locator
gb/lˈoʊkˌeɪtɚ/ us/lˈoʊkˌeɪtɚ/
B2
English
~ 6000
helymeghatározó, GPS-nyomkövető, üzletkereső, kereső, felkutató, felderítő, kutató
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
a locator to find [someone/something]
The hikers carried a GPS locator in case they got lost in the mountains.
A túrázók GPS-es helymeghatározót vittek magukkal arra az esetre, ha eltévednének a hegyekben.
I installed a phone locator so I can find my mobile if I lose it.
Telepítettem egy telefonkereső alkalmazást, hogy megtaláljam a mobilomat, ha elveszíteném.
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.
Learner examples
The GPS locator shows where the car is on a map.
A GPS-es helymeghatározó megmutatja a térképen, hol van az autó.
He used a phone locator to find his lost phone in the park.
Telefonkeresőt használt, hogy megtalálja az elveszett telefonját a parkban.
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.
Common mistake:
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.
Meaning
device that finds a location
Collocations
GPS locator
|phone locator
|vehicle locator
|emergency locator
|locator beacon
|tracking locator
Synonyms
tracker (Often more informal; commonly used for devices that follow movement over time.)
Antonyms
jammer (A device that blocks signals so a locator or tracker cannot work.)
Themes
technology
|travel
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A small electronic device that can show where a person or thing is.
An electronic device or built‑in feature used to determine and display the position of a person, vehicle, or object.
NOUN
B2
2
üzletkereső
B2
kereső
B1
Usage pattern:
use the [store/ATM] locator to find [a place]
You can use the store locator on our website to find a shop near you.
A weboldalunkon található üzletkeresővel megtalálhatja az Önhöz legközelebbi boltunkat.
The bank’s app includes an ATM locator that works with your phone’s GPS.
A bank alkalmazásában ATM-kereső is van, amely a telefon GPS-ét használja.
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.
Learner examples
Go to the website and click on the store locator.
Nyisd meg a weboldalt, és kattints az üzletkeresőre.
The app has an ATM locator to help you find cash.
Az alkalmazásban van ATM-kereső, amely segít pénzautomatát találni.
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.
Common mistake:
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.
Meaning
online tool to find stores
Collocations
store locator
|branch locator
|ATM locator
|dealer locator
|office locator
|service locator
Synonyms
store finder (Very close in meaning but slightly more informal and descriptive; often used in marketing text.)
Antonyms
manual search (An opposite way of finding a place, where you look by yourself instead of using an automatic locator tool.)
Themes
business
|technology
|daily life
|travel
Definition
A tool on a website or app that shows the closest store, office, or ATM of a company.
A web or app feature that helps users find the nearest store, branch, ATM, or similar location of a business or service.
NOUN
C1
3
Usage pattern:
hire a locator to find [something]
They hired a property locator to identify suitable sites for the new warehouses.
Telephely-felkutató szakembert bíztak meg, hogy megfelelő helyszíneket találjon az új raktárak számára.
As a mineral locator, she spends months in remote areas searching for new deposits.
Ásványkutatóként hónapokat tölt távoli területeken, új lelőhelyeket keresve.
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.
Learner examples
The company paid a locator to find cheap land.
A cég megbízott egy felkutató szakembert, hogy olcsó telket találjon.
He works as a locator and looks for new gold mines.
Érckutatóként dolgozik, és új aranylelőhelyeket keres.
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.
Common mistake:
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.
Meaning
person who finds things professionally
Collocations
mineral locator
|talent locator
|resource locator
|property locator
|location locator
Synonyms
scout (Often used for people who look for talent or opportunities, especially in sports and entertainment.)
Antonyms
hider (A general opposite role: someone who deliberately keeps things from being found, rather than finding them.)
Themes
business
|work
Definition
A person who is paid to find something special that other people need, such as land, products, or talent.
A person whose job is to find a particular type of thing, resource, or opportunity, especially for a business or project.
Grammar
Dictionary form
locator
IPA
GB/lˈoʊkˌeɪtɚ/
US/lˈoʊkˌeɪtɚ/
Syllables & stress
loc - at - or (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (loc)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: locator
- Plural: locators
Word family
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- Use our store locator to find the nearest shop in your city.
- The store locator on their website shows opening hours and directions.