operator
gb/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/ us/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
B1
Inglês
~ 2700
kezelő, operátor, üzemeltető, vállalkozó
SUBSTANTIVO
B1
1
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is an operator of [a machine/system]
The crane operator lifted the steel beams into place.
A darukezelő a helyükre emelte az acélgerendákat.
You need to call the telephone operator to connect your call.
Fel kell hívnod a telefonközpontost, hogy kapcsolja a hívásodat.
The system operator will reboot the server tonight.
A skilled camera operator can make a big difference in film quality.
Exemplos para estudantes
The bus operator drives the bus.
A buszvezető vezeti a buszt.
She is a telephone operator.
Telefonközpontosként dolgozik.
The camera operator films the show.
The machine operator works in the factory.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'operator' with 'owner'; an operator may not own the machine or business they run.
Significado
Person who runs a machine or system
Colocações
machine operator
|telephone operator
|system operator
|camera operator
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
passenger (Refers to someone being transported rather than controlling the vehicle or machine.)
Temas
jobs
|technology
|business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definição
A person who works with or controls a machine, system, or company.
A person whose job is to control or manage a machine, system, or business operation.
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
2
operátor
B2
In this equation, the plus sign is the addition operator.
Ebben az egyenletben a pluszjel az összeadás operátora.
The program uses a logical AND operator to combine conditions.
A program logikai ÉS operátort használ a feltételek összekapcsolására.
Multiplication is represented by the * operator in many programming languages.
Exemplos para estudantes
The plus sign is an operator.
A pluszjel egy operátor.
We use an operator to add numbers.
Operátort használunk számok összeadására.
The star (*) is a multiply operator.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'operator' with 'operation'; an operator is the symbol or function, while an operation is the act itself.
Significado
Mathematical symbol or function
Colocações
logical operator
|arithmetic operator
|assignment operator
Sinônimos
symbol (General term for a sign; not all symbols are operators.)
Antônimos
operand (Refers to the value that the operator acts on, not the action itself.)
Temas
mathematics
|computing
|science
|technology
|education
Definição
A sign or word in math or computers that shows what to do with numbers or data.
A symbol or function in mathematics or computing that represents an action to be performed on one or more values.
SUBSTANTIVO
B1
3
üzemeltető
B2
vállalkozó
B1
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is an operator of [a business]
He’s a successful tour operator with clients all over the world.
Sikeres utazásszervező, ügyfelei vannak szerte a világon.
The casino operators are lobbying for new regulations.
A kaszinóüzemeltetők új szabályozásért lobbiznak.
Small hotel operators often rely on online reviews.
Exemplos para estudantes
My uncle is a tour operator.
A nagybátyám utazásszervező.
The hotel operator was very friendly.
A szálloda üzemeltetője nagyon barátságos volt.
She works as a bus tour operator.
Erro comum:
Some learners think 'operator' here means only 'owner', but it can also mean someone managing without owning.
Significado
Person running a business
Colocações
tour operator
|casino operator
|hotel operator
Sinônimos
manager (Focuses more on administrative duties; may not imply ownership.)
|
entrepreneur (Implies starting and owning the business, often with innovation.)
Antônimos
customer (The person receiving services from a business rather than running it.)
Temas
business
|work
|finance
Definição
A person who runs and controls a business.
A person who manages and is responsible for the day-to-day running of a business, often with skill and initiative.
Gramática
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operator
AFI
GB/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
US/ˈɑpɚˌeɪtɚ/
Sílabas e tonicidade
op - er - at - or (4 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (op)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: operator
- Plural: operators
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- We booked our vacation through a local tour operator.
- Tour operators often offer discounts for large groups.