operator
gb/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/ us/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
B1
Inglese
~ 2700
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B1
entity
1
Person who runs a machine or system
A person who works with or controls a machine, system, or company.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] is an operator of [a machine/system]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'operator' with 'owner'; an operator may not own the machine or business they run.
Sinonimi
controller (More general; can refer to someone who oversees operations without directly handling equipment.)
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handler (Often used for someone physically operating equipment, sometimes with a more manual emphasis.)
Contrari
passenger (Refers to someone being transported rather than controlling the vehicle or machine.)
Collocazioni
machine operator
|telephone operator
|system operator
|camera operator
Temi
jobs
|technology
|business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- The bus operator drives the bus.
- She is a telephone operator.
- The camera operator films the show.
- The machine operator works in the factory.
Sostantivo
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.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'operator' with 'operation'; an operator is the symbol or function, while an operation is the act itself.
Sinonimi
symbol (General term for a sign; not all symbols are operators.)
Contrari
operand (Refers to the value that the operator acts on, not the action itself.)
Collocazioni
logical operator
|arithmetic operator
|assignment operator
Temi
mathematics
|computing
|science
|technology
|education
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- The plus sign is an operator.
- We use an operator to add numbers.
- The star (*) is a multiply operator.
Sostantivo
B1
entity
3
Person running a business
A person who runs and controls a business.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] is an operator of [a business]
Errore comune:
Some learners think 'operator' here means only 'owner', but it can also mean someone managing without owning.
Sinonimi
manager (Focuses more on administrative duties; may not imply ownership.)
|
entrepreneur (Implies starting and owning the business, often with innovation.)
Contrari
customer (The person receiving services from a business rather than running it.)
Collocazioni
tour operator
|casino operator
|hotel operator
Temi
business
|work
|finance
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- My uncle is a tour operator.
- The hotel operator was very friendly.
- She works as a bus tour operator.
Grammatica
Forma base
operator
IPA
GB/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
US/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
Sillabe e accento
op - er - at - or (4 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (op)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: operator
- Plural: operators
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- We booked our vacation through a local tour operator.
- Tour operators often offer discounts for large groups.