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Definition operator in British English

operator noun

[countable] noun
/ˈɒpəˌreɪtə(r)/
1

someone who works for a telephone company and helps people with calls

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2

someone whose job is to operate a machine or piece of equipment

Example

a crane operator

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3

a person or company that runs a business

Example

a bus/ferry/coach operator

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4

someone who is very good at getting what they want, sometimes by tricking other people

Example

He was a shrewd operator who skilfully manipulated the press.

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Definition operator in British English