Definitions

1. noun

A person or entity that controls or manages a system, machine, or process, such as a telephone exchange operator.

“The airline operator was responsible for ensuring the safety of all passengers on board.”

2. noun

An employee who interacts with customers in a business, such as a bank teller or a shop assistant.

“The retail operator helped the customer find the item they were looking for.”

3. verb

To work or manage something, especially a business or system.

“She operated the factory for over 20 years before retiring.”

4. verb

To perform a specific function or set of functions, especially in a machine or computer.

“The software operated in the background, updating the user’s information.”

5. noun

A mathematical function or symbol, especially one representing an operator in algebra or calculus.

“The operator in the equation was used to find the derivative of the function.”