operator

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a company that provides a public service, like transport or phones.

n. an organisation or business entity that manages and provides a specific utility or service.

“You should check with your mobile network operator about roaming charges.”

“The regional rail operator announced a new schedule to accommodate the increased volume of commuters during the summer months.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a person who helps you make a phone call or gives you information over the phone.

n. a telecommunications professional who assists callers with connections, directory enquiries, or emergency services.

“I couldn't find the number, so I called the operator for help.”

“In the early days of telephony, every call had to be manually patched through by a central operator at a switchboard.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal

n. someone who is very good at making deals or getting what they want, sometimes in a dishonest way.

n. a person who is adept at manipulating situations or people to achieve their goals, often implying a lack of scruples.

“Watch out for him in business meetings; he is a smooth operator.”

“The CEO was known as a shrewd operator who could navigate complex political landscapes to secure the most profitable contracts for his firm.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Mathematics Technical

n. a symbol in math or computer code that shows an action, like plus (+) or minus (-).

n. a character or symbol representing a specific mathematical or logical process or transformation.

“The plus sign is a basic mathematical operator used for addition.”

“The programmer used a logical operator to ensure the code only executed when both conditions were met simultaneously.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Technical

n. a member of a highly trained special forces military unit.

n. a member of a special operations unit, typically within a military or intelligence framework.

“The mission was carried out by a team of elite special forces operators.”

“As a highly trained operator, he was expected to maintain peak physical condition and master a wide array of tactical equipment.”