operator
//ˈɒpəreɪtə(r)//
Noun
operatorSingular
operatorsPlural
1
A person who operates equipment, machinery, or a system.
The crane operator carefully lifted the heavy load.
2
A person who works at a telephone switchboard or handles telephone calls.
I asked the operator to connect me to the customer service department.
3
A person or company that runs a particular business or service.
The tour operator offers trips to various destinations around the world.
4
A mathematical symbol or function that represents an operation to be performed.
The plus sign is a mathematical operator used for addition.
5
A shrewd or manipulative person who knows how to get what they want.
He's a smooth operator who always gets his way in business deals.