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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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Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, rival robotaxi operator Waymo on Wednesday announced it would offer autonomous rides to the general public in Miami and Orlando, Fla., and allow limited highway travel to Miami.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

"I think the next owner of Thames Water should be an experienced, credible, long-term focused operator with the expertise and the resources to fix Thames Water," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Amazon on Tuesday announced a $11.6 billion deal to acquire satellite operator Globalstar in a bid to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Globalstar climbed 10% to $79.99 after Amazon agreed to buy the satellite operator for the equivalent of $90 a share.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Telephone service, too, was more limited than ever, but at last the girl at the hospital switchboard reached the telephone operator in Hilversum with the news of Betsie’s death and my release.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom