locator
gb/lˈoʊkˌeɪtɚ/ us/lˈoʊkˌeɪtɚ/
B2
Angličtina
~ 6000
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
1
device that finds a location
A small electronic device that can show where a person or thing is.
Vzorec užití:
a locator to find [someone/something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"location"* when they mean the device, for example, *"I lost my location"*. Use **locator** for the device and **location** for the place. Spelling confusion with *"locater"* is also common; **locator** is the standard spelling.
Synonyma
tracker (Often more informal; commonly used for devices that follow movement over time.)
Antonyma
jammer (A device that blocks signals so a locator or tracker cannot work.)
Kolokace
GPS locator
|phone locator
|vehicle locator
|emergency locator
|locator beacon
|tracking locator
Témata
technology
|travel
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The hikers carried a GPS locator in case they got lost in the mountains.
- I installed a phone locator so I can find my mobile if I lose it.
- Each delivery truck is fitted with a vehicle locator that shows its real‑time position.
- Rescue teams picked up the signal from the plane’s emergency locator beacon.
- Parents sometimes use a small locator on their child’s backpack at crowded events.
Učební příklady
- The GPS locator shows where the car is on a map.
- He used a phone locator to find his lost phone in the park.
- This small locator helps rescuers find people in an emergency.
- The company put a locator in every truck.
- You can turn off the locator if you do not want to be tracked.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
2
online tool to find stores
A tool on a website or app that shows the closest store, office, or ATM of a company.
Vzorec užití:
use the [store/ATM] locator to find [a place]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use **map** or **GPS** instead of **locator** when talking about a special tool on a website, for example, *"Use the map"* instead of *"Use the store locator"*. A **map** shows many places, but a **locator** is a specific tool that helps you find one of a company’s locations.
Synonyma
store finder (Very close in meaning but slightly more informal and descriptive; often used in marketing text.)
Antonyma
manual search (An opposite way of finding a place, where you look by yourself instead of using an automatic locator tool.)
Kolokace
store locator
|branch locator
|ATM locator
|dealer locator
|office locator
|service locator
Témata
business
|technology
|daily life
|travel
Příklady
- You can use the store locator on our website to find a shop near you.
- The bank’s app includes an ATM locator that works with your phone’s GPS.
- Visit our dealer locator to see all authorized repair centers in your area.
- Their branch locator lets you filter by services like Saturday hours or wheelchair access.
- The hotel chain improved its online locator so guests can search by city or landmark.
Učební příklady
- Go to the website and click on the store locator.
- The app has an ATM locator to help you find cash.
- Use the branch locator to find the office closest to your home.
- The dealer locator shows all car dealers in this country.
- He opened the locator and saw three shops near him.
Podstatné jméno
C1
entity
3
person who finds things professionally
A person who is paid to find something special that other people need, such as land, products, or talent.
Vzorec užití:
hire a locator to find [something]
Častá chyba:
This meaning is less common, so learners may overuse **finder**, **agent**, or **scout** instead. In many cases, those words are more natural; **locator** is usually used in job titles or very specific business contexts.
Synonyma
scout (Often used for people who look for talent or opportunities, especially in sports and entertainment.)
Antonyma
hider (A general opposite role: someone who deliberately keeps things from being found, rather than finding them.)
Kolokace
mineral locator
|talent locator
|resource locator
|property locator
|location locator
Témata
business
|work
Příklady
- They hired a property locator to identify suitable sites for the new warehouses.
- As a mineral locator, she spends months in remote areas searching for new deposits.
- The company uses a freelance locator to find rare parts for old machines.
- A talent locator discovered the singer at a small local festival.
- The firm worked with a specialist locator to secure high‑quality suppliers in Asia.
Učební příklady
- The company paid a locator to find cheap land.
- He works as a locator and looks for new gold mines.
- They needed a locator to find special parts for the old car.
- A talent locator found the young actor in a school play.
- Our boss called a locator to help us find a new office.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
locator
IPA
GB/lˈoʊkˌeɪtɚ/
US/lˈoʊkˌeɪtɚ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
loc - at - or (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (loc)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: locator
- Plural: locators
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
emergency locator beacon
1/ɪmˈɚd͡ʒənsi lˈoʊkˌeɪtɚ bˈikən/
fixed phrase
technical
device that sends an emergency signal
A safety device that sends a radio signal with its position so rescuers can find people in an emergency.
Příklady
- All long‑distance aircraft carry an emergency locator beacon.
- The sailors activated the emergency locator beacon after the boat sank.
GPS locator
1/d͡ʒˈi pˈi ˈɛs lˈoʊkˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
satellite-based tracking device
A device that uses GPS (satellite signals) to show where a person, car, or other object is.
Příklady
- The rental cars are fitted with a GPS locator for security.
- She keeps a GPS locator in her backpack when hiking alone.
phone locator
1/fˈoʊn lˈoʊkˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
tool that finds a mobile phone
A feature or app that helps you see where your mobile phone is if it is lost or stolen.
Příklady
- I used the phone locator to see that my mobile was still at the office.
- Most smartphones now include a built‑in phone locator service.
store locator
1/stˈɔɹ lˈoʊkˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
website tool to find stores
A tool on a website or app that tells you where the closest store of a company is.
Příklady
- Use our store locator to find the nearest shop in your city.
- The store locator on their website shows opening hours and directions.