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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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Antonyms
NOUN
manipulator
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NOUN
controller
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Example Sentences

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Also last week, Dubai port operator DP World announced that Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem was stepping down as chief executive officer.

From MarketWatch

The mayor said he was also "frustrated" with phone companies and operators.

From BBC

Breaker, which was founded in Australia and moved its headquarters to Texas in 2025, developed its tech to make it easier and quicker for operators to multitask and control multiple systems with their voice.

From The Wall Street Journal

Norwegian is the fourth-largest cruise operator in the world by number of passengers, with a market value of roughly $10 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iran doves, Iran hawks, Israelis, Qataris, Russians, Chinese, Europeans, Turks—operators are standing by to take your call.

From The Wall Street Journal