operator

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈɒpəɹeɪtə/, SAMPA: /"Qp@reIt@/
• (US) IPA: /ˈɑːpəɹeɪtɚ/, SAMPA: /"A:p@reIt@`/

Noun

Singular operator

Plural operators

1. (countable) An operator is a person who operates something.

   Jo is the operator of the tractor.

2. (countable) An operator is a person who works on making connections for people over the telephone.