operator
gb/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/ us/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
B1
Angličtina
~ 2700
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
1
Person who runs a machine or system
A person who works with or controls a machine, system, or company.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is an operator of [a machine/system]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'operator' with 'owner'; an operator may not own the machine or business they run.
Synonyma
controller (More general; can refer to someone who oversees operations without directly handling equipment.)
|
handler (Often used for someone physically operating equipment, sometimes with a more manual emphasis.)
Antonyma
passenger (Refers to someone being transported rather than controlling the vehicle or machine.)
Kolokace
machine operator
|telephone operator
|system operator
|camera operator
Témata
jobs
|technology
|business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The crane operator lifted the steel beams into place.
- You need to call the telephone operator to connect your call.
- The system operator will reboot the server tonight.
- A skilled camera operator can make a big difference in film quality.
Učební příklady
- The bus operator drives the bus.
- She is a telephone operator.
- The camera operator films the show.
- The machine operator works in the factory.
Podstatné jméno
technical
B2
entity
2
Mathematical symbol or function
A sign or word in math or computers that shows what to do with numbers or data.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'operator' with 'operation'; an operator is the symbol or function, while an operation is the act itself.
Synonyma
symbol (General term for a sign; not all symbols are operators.)
Antonyma
operand (Refers to the value that the operator acts on, not the action itself.)
Kolokace
logical operator
|arithmetic operator
|assignment operator
Témata
mathematics
|computing
|science
|technology
|education
Příklady
- In this equation, the plus sign is the addition operator.
- The program uses a logical AND operator to combine conditions.
- Multiplication is represented by the * operator in many programming languages.
Učební příklady
- The plus sign is an operator.
- We use an operator to add numbers.
- The star (*) is a multiply operator.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
3
Person running a business
A person who runs and controls a business.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is an operator of [a business]
Častá chyba:
Some learners think 'operator' here means only 'owner', but it can also mean someone managing without owning.
Synonyma
manager (Focuses more on administrative duties; may not imply ownership.)
|
entrepreneur (Implies starting and owning the business, often with innovation.)
Antonyma
customer (The person receiving services from a business rather than running it.)
Kolokace
tour operator
|casino operator
|hotel operator
Témata
business
|work
|finance
Příklady
- He’s a successful tour operator with clients all over the world.
- The casino operators are lobbying for new regulations.
- Small hotel operators often rely on online reviews.
Učební příklady
- My uncle is a tour operator.
- The hotel operator was very friendly.
- She works as a bus tour operator.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
operator
IPA
GB/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
US/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
op - er - at - or (4 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (op)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: operator
- Plural: operators
Příbuzná slova
Forms
operators
noun
Core family
Related words
operative
adjective B2
operationally
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
inoperative
adjective
Advanced or less common
operable
adjective
operability
noun
Výrazy
smooth operator
1/smˈuð ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
idiom
informal
Charming and persuasive person
A person who talks and acts in a very charming way to get what they want.
Příklady
- He’s such a smooth operator—he always knows what to say to close the deal.
- Watch out for her; she’s a smooth operator when it comes to negotiations.
telephone operator
1/tˈɛləfˌoʊn ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
Person connecting phone calls
A person whose job is to help connect telephone calls.
Příklady
- I asked the telephone operator to connect me to the main office.
- In the past, every long-distance call went through a telephone operator.
tour operator
1/tˈʊɹ ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
Business selling travel packages
A company or person that plans and sells trips for people.
Příklady
- We booked our vacation through a local tour operator.
- Tour operators often offer discounts for large groups.