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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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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

But when someone is told they must leave, he said, VOA refers them to other locations that have open beds, and, when possible, confirms that the operator will take them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Globalstar climbed 11% to $80.97 after Amazon agreed to buy the satellite operator for the equivalent of $90 a share.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

It’s the absolute goal of every resort operator to satisfy that hankering.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

She began speaking in an urgent tone to the operator on the other end of the line.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn