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   Op·er·a·tor

   /ˈäpəˌrādər/

   

   noun

   • 1. a person who operates equipment or a machine: "a radio operator" Similar machinistmechanicoperativeengineerdriverworkermachine minder
   • ▪ a person who works for a phone company assisting users, or who works at a telephone switchboard: "calls are made through the operator"
   • 2. a person or company that engages in or runs a business or enterprise: "a tour operator" Similar contractorentrepreneurpromoterimpresarioarrangerfixertraderdealerdirectormanagerpartnerbusinessmanbusinesswomanfinancierventure capitalistspeculator
   • 3. a person who acts in a specified, especially a manipulative, way: informal "her reputation as a cool, clever operator" Similar manipulatormaneuverermoverworkerstring-pullermover and shakerwheeler-dealerwirepuller
   • 4. a symbol or function denoting an operation (e.g. ×, +).

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