op·er·a·tor 
/ˈɑ:pəˌreɪtɚ/ noun
plural op·er·a·tors /ˈɑ:pəˌreɪtɚ/ noun [count] 1 : a person who uses and controls something (such as a machine, device, or business) : someone who operates something
▪ a computer/crane operator ▪ the operator of an automobile ▪ the operator of a nuclear power plant 2 : a person whose job is to help to connect telephone calls : a person who is in charge of a telephone switchboard
▪ Call the operator for the phone number. ▪ Operator, please connect me with extension 123. 3 : a person who is able to easily achieve things especially by persuading people or by being dishonest
▪ She's quite an operator—no one else could have gotten them all to agree to the project. ▪ a smooth operator
▪ a computer/crane operator ▪ the operator of an automobile ▪ the operator of a nuclear power plant
▪ Call the operator for the phone number. ▪ Operator, please connect me with extension 123.
▪ She's quite an operator—no one else could have gotten them all to agree to the project. ▪ a smooth operator
