operator
gb/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/ us/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
B1
Anglais
~ 2700
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
entity
1
Person who runs a machine or system
A person who works with or controls a machine, system, or company.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is an operator of [a machine/system]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'operator' with 'owner'; an operator may not own the machine or business they run.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
passenger (Refers to someone being transported rather than controlling the vehicle or machine.)
Collocations
machine operator
|telephone operator
|system operator
|camera operator
Thèmes
jobs
|technology
|business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The bus operator drives the bus.
- She is a telephone operator.
- The camera operator films the show.
- The machine operator works in the factory.
Nom
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'operator' with 'operation'; an operator is the symbol or function, while an operation is the act itself.
Synonymes
symbol (General term for a sign; not all symbols are operators.)
Antonymes
operand (Refers to the value that the operator acts on, not the action itself.)
Collocations
logical operator
|arithmetic operator
|assignment operator
Thèmes
mathematics
|computing
|science
|technology
|education
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The plus sign is an operator.
- We use an operator to add numbers.
- The star (*) is a multiply operator.
Nom
B1
entity
3
Person running a business
A person who runs and controls a business.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is an operator of [a business]
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners think 'operator' here means only 'owner', but it can also mean someone managing without owning.
Synonymes
manager (Focuses more on administrative duties; may not imply ownership.)
|
entrepreneur (Implies starting and owning the business, often with innovation.)
Antonymes
customer (The person receiving services from a business rather than running it.)
Collocations
tour operator
|casino operator
|hotel operator
Thèmes
business
|work
|finance
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- My uncle is a tour operator.
- The hotel operator was very friendly.
- She works as a bus tour operator.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
operator
API
GB/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
US/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
Syllabes et accentuation
op - er - at - or (4 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (op)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: operator
- Plural: operators
Famille de mots
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
Expressions
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- We booked our vacation through a local tour operator.
- Tour operators often offer discounts for large groups.