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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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Norwegian public transport operator Boreal ordered 20 of the hydrofoiling electric passenger boats to service new and existing routes along the Norwegian coast and across the country’s fjords.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The S&P 500 is getting a bit of a shake-up later this week, as an operator of convenience stores joins the benchmark index.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Japan’s shift to digital payments from cash is accelerating, a tailwind for SoftBank Group’s payments app operator, the U.S. bank says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Families have voiced their anger and frustration after spending months, and in some cases over a year, battling to get back thousands of pounds they were owed by a care home operator.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Rick dialed, presently had the police switchboard operator.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick