locator
gb/lˈoʊkˌeɪtɚ/ us/lˈoʊkˌeɪtɚ/
B2
Engels
~ 6000
helymeghatározó, GPS-nyomkövető, üzletkereső, kereső, felkutató, felderítő, kutató
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
1
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
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.
Betekenis
device that finds a location
Woordcombinaties
GPS locator
|phone locator
|vehicle locator
|emergency locator
|locator beacon
|tracking locator
Synoniemen
tracker (Often more informal; commonly used for devices that follow movement over time.)
Antoniemen
jammer (A device that blocks signals so a locator or tracker cannot work.)
Thema's
technology
|travel
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
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.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
2
üzletkereső
B2
kereső
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
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.
Betekenis
online tool to find stores
Woordcombinaties
store locator
|branch locator
|ATM locator
|dealer locator
|office locator
|service locator
Synoniemen
store finder (Very close in meaning but slightly more informal and descriptive; often used in marketing text.)
Antoniemen
manual search (An opposite way of finding a place, where you look by yourself instead of using an automatic locator tool.)
Thema's
business
|technology
|daily life
|travel
Definitie
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.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
C1
3
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
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.
Betekenis
person who finds things professionally
Woordcombinaties
mineral locator
|talent locator
|resource locator
|property locator
|location locator
Synoniemen
scout (Often used for people who look for talent or opportunities, especially in sports and entertainment.)
Antoniemen
hider (A general opposite role: someone who deliberately keeps things from being found, rather than finding them.)
Thema's
business
|work
Definitie
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.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
locator
IPA
GB/lˈoʊkˌeɪtɚ/
US/lˈoʊkˌeɪtɚ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
loc - at - or (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (loc)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: locator
- Plural: locators
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- Use our store locator to find the nearest shop in your city.
- The store locator on their website shows opening hours and directions.