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operator

[op-uh-rey-ter] / ˈɒp əˌreɪ tər /
NOUN
one who operates a machine
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NOUN
one who operates workable property
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NOUN
manipulator
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NOUN
controller
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"At launch, a licensed operator will be on board monitoring behind the wheel, as part of our phased introduction," the company said in a press release.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Bouygues Telecom, Orange and Free-iliad Group said late Saturday that they had signed a memorandum of understanding with Drahi’s Altice France to acquire SFR, the country’s second-largest telecom operator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Bus operator Stagecoach said its scheduling aimed to achieve the "best balance" possible between different passengers' needs.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Massive data centers are also flooding the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the state’s main grid operator, with requests for power.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Sometimes you can pick up the call again, sometimes it’s as easy as lifting the receiver and waiting for an operator to connect you.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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