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We don't expect every operator to be Christian, but we tell them we do expect them to operate on Christian principles.
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Meaning of "operator" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OPERATOR

operator  [ˈɒpəˌreɪtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OPERATOR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Operator is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OPERATOR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of operator in the English dictionary

The first definition of operator in the dictionary is a person who operates a machine, instrument, etc, esp, a person who makes connections on a telephone switchboard or at an exchange. Other definition of operator is a person who owns or operates an industrial or commercial establishment. Operator is also a speculator, esp one who operates on currency or stock markets.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OPERATOR


accelerator
ækˈsɛləˌreɪtə
aspirator
ˈæspɪˌreɪtə
configurator
kənˈfɪɡəˌreɪtə
corporator
ˈkɔːpəˌreɪtə
decorator
ˈdɛkəˌreɪtə
enumerator
ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪtə
evaporator
ɪˈvæpəˌreɪtə
generator
ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtə
incinerator
ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪtə
incorporator
ɪnˈkɔːpəˌreɪtə
moderator
ˈmɒdəˌreɪtə
numerator
ˈnjuːməˌreɪtə
obturator
ˈɒbtjʊəˌreɪtə
perforator
ˈpɜːfəˌreɪtə
recuperator
rɪˈkuːpəˌreɪtə
refrigerator
rɪˈfrɪdʒəˌreɪtə
respirator
ˈrɛspəˌreɪtə
saturator
ˈsætʃəˌreɪtə
separator
ˈsɛpəˌreɪtə
transliterator
trænzˈlɪtəˌreɪtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OPERATOR

operational strategy
operationalism
operationalist
operationalistic
operationally
operationism
operationist
operations centre
operations director
operations manager
operations research
operations room
operatise
operative
operative word
operatively
operativeness
operativity
operatize
operatorless

WORDS THAT END LIKE OPERATOR

administrator
arbitrator
calculator
collaborator
comparator
curator
demonstrator
illustrator
imperator
integrator
liberator
linear accelerator
narrator
orator
particle accelerator
perpetrator
preparator
random number generator
switchboard operator
tour operator
vibrator

Synonyms and antonyms of operator in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «OPERATOR»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «operator» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of operator

Translation of «operator» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OPERATOR

Find out the translation of operator to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of operator from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «operator» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

操作员
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

operador
570 millions of speakers

English

operator
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ऑपरेटर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عامل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

оператор
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

operador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অপারেটর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

opérateur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengendali
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bediener
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オペレーター
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

운전자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Operator
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người điều khiển
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆபரேட்டர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ऑपरेटर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Şebeke
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

operatore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

operator
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

оператор
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

telefonist
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χειριστής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

operateur
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

telefonist
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

operatør
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of operator

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OPERATOR»

The term «operator» is very widely used and occupies the 6.068 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OPERATOR» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about operator

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10 QUOTES WITH «OPERATOR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word operator.
1
Spencer Abraham
If you had a national grid with one operator, you had twenty or even a hundred operators, if you don't have the ability to compel people to observe high standards of conduct, then you run a greater risk.
2
S. Truett Cathy
We don't expect every operator to be Christian, but we tell them we do expect them to operate on Christian principles.
3
Harold Coffin
In the business world an executive knows something about everything, a technician knows everything about something and the switchboard operator knows everything.
4
Stephanie Courtney
I was a switchboard operator on the first season of 'Mad Men.' I was the oldest and bitterest.
5
Harry Houdini
A common pickpocket trick is for the operator to carry a shawl or overcoat carelessly over the left arm, and to take a seat on the right side of the person they intend to rob in a streetcar or other vehicle.
6
Monte Irvin
I was all-state in four sports in New Jersey, but sometimes I couldn't get served at a restaurant two blocks from my high school. There were no job opportunities then... the only thing a black youth could aspire to be was a bellboy or a pullman or an elevator operator, or, maybe, a teacher. There was a time when all we had was black baseball.
7
Norma McCorvey
I'm the computer operator for Operation Rescue National.
8
John Mica
TSA serves as the operator, administrator and regulator for the nation's transportation security. But in fact, the TSA bureaucracy does all it can to thwart any conversion to a system with more private-sector operations and strong federal oversight and standards. This agency cannot, and should not, do it all.
9
Dennis Muren
Yes, if I had it my way I would do all the shots myself - I used to do that when I was just a cameraman, an operator - but there's no way; you can't do that anymore.
10
Sinbad
I was in the Air Force and was a boom operator (in-flight refueling). I got my comedy start in the Air Force.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OPERATOR»

Discover the use of operator in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to operator and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Reminiscences of a Stock Operator
Offering profound insights into the motivations, attitudes, and feelings shared by every investor, Reminiscences of a Stock Operator is among the most compelling and enduring pieces ever written on trading in the markets–and this new ...
Edwin Lefèvre, 2012
2
Master The Public Safety Dispatcher/911 Operator Exam: ...
Offers full-length practice exams, review questions, and test-taking strategies for those seeking a career as an emergency dispatcher or 911 operator.
Valerie L. Haynes, Arco, Peterson's, 2009
3
Emergency Dispatcher: 911 Operator Exam
2 full-length model exams with answer explanations; detailed reviews of all test subjects covered; test-taking techniques and strategies for all question types; tips for a successful job interview.
Valerie L. Haynes, 2001
4
Fire Service Pump Operator: Principles and Practice
This text is the core of a complete teaching and learning system that thoroughly supports instructors and prepares students for the job.
International Association of Fire Chiefs, National Fire Protection Association, Committee, 2011
5
Completely Bounded Maps and Operator Algebras
In this book, first published in 2003, the reader is provided with a tour of the principal results and ideas in the theories of completely positive maps, completely bounded maps, dilation theory, operator spaces and operator algebras, ...
Vern Paulsen, 2002
6
Fundamentals of the Theory of Operator Algebras: Advanced theory
Well supplied with exercises, the text assumes only basic measure theory and topology. The books present the possibility for the design of numerous courses aimed at different audiences.
Richard V. Kadison, John R. Ringrose, 1997
7
Exam Prep: Fire Apparatus Driver-Operator
This guide is designed to thoroughly prepare you to sit for a Fire Apparatus Driver Operator examination. Teaching you the test-taking strategies used. Your exam performance will improve after using this system.
Ben A. Hirst, 2004
8
Operator Theory in Function Spaces
"The book is intended for both research mathematicians and graduate students in complex analysis and operator theory.
Kehe Zhu
9
Operator Algebras: Theory of C*-Algebras and Von Neumann ...
This volume attempts to give a comprehensive discussion of the theory of operator algebras (C*-algebras and von Neumann algebras. ) The volume is intended to serve two purposes: to record the standard theory in the Encyc- pedia of ...
Bruce Blackadar, 2006
10
Introduction to Operator Space Theory
An introduction to the theory of operator spaces, emphasising applications to C*-algebras.
Gilles Pisier, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OPERATOR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term operator is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Galaxy Buys Stake in Monaco Casinos Operator as Macau Slumps
Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. is taking a stake in a Monaco casinos and hotels operator, as the company controlled by billionaire Lui ... «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
2
Carnival operator a no-show at two Minnesota events
The carnival's no-show was easier for Olivia to stomach, though, as no money ever changed hands. According to Olivia City Administrator Dan ... «Grand Forks Herald, Jul 15»
3
Ballpark Village operator fights claims of racism elsewhere
Cordish Cos., the Baltimore-based operator of Ballpark Village, is fighting back against claims of racism at its other developments in Louisville, ... «St. Louis Business Journal, Jul 15»
4
TM International plans first private train operator service in 2016 to …
KOLKATA: TM International Logistics Ltd, a joint venture between Tata Steel, NYK Holding (Europe) and IQ Martrade, is planning to launch its ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
5
Reliance Medical partners with North Jersey hospital operator
ATLANTIC CITY — Pleasantville-based Reliance Medical Group and North Jersey hospital operator CarePoint Health are entering into a ... «Press of Atlantic City, Jul 15»
6
Operator of third "happy endings" massage parlor gets probation
The operator of an illegal massage parlor linked to several recently fired Tucson police officers was sentenced to three years' probation ... «Arizona Daily Star, Jul 15»
7
N.J. man, an area restaurant operator, facing federal child porn …
COLLINGSWOOD — A borough man with a long history in the restaurant industry both in New Jersey and Philadelphia was arrested Monday ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
8
Explosion Of Boats On Chicago River Has Tour Operator Stressing …
Commercial tour boats, rented kayaks, and private pleasure craft cruise along the south branch of the Chicago River. (Credit: CBS) ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
9
Chip van operator injured in explosion
The incident occurred at around 2 p.m. on Main Street when a gas leak caused an explosion at the van leaving the operator badly burned on ... «Bray People, Jul 15»
10
Camera operator attaches coat hangers to drone to carry out …
A video of the recovery was posted to YouTube by Harrisen Howes, a freelance camera operator, from Portland, Oregon. The clip captured the ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»

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