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operator

[op-uh-rey-ter] / ˈɒp əˌreɪ tər /
NOUN
one who operates a machine
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NOUN
one who operates workable property
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Antonyms
NOUN
manipulator
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NOUN
controller
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Example Sentences

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The operator described the allegations about contracts and fees as "incorrect and misleading".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The ship’s operator couldn’t be reached for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The port operator has no major asset exposure to the core Persian Gulf region, limiting any drag from the Middle East conflict, she adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

One potential beneficiary is hospital operator HCA Healthcare, which has historically grown revenue by 4% to 6% a year.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“This is Mr. Henry Winter,” I told the operator.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt