Operator

Pronunciation: /ˈɑpəˌreɪtər/

Definitions of operator

noun a symbol or function representing a specific operation or action

Example Sentences

A1 The phone operator helped me make a call.

A2 The operator of the machine showed me how to use it.

B1 The tour operator organized our trip to Italy.

B2 The computer operator was responsible for monitoring the network.

C1 The operator of the power plant had years of experience in managing the facility.

C2 The operator of the stock exchange made quick decisions based on market trends.

Examples of operator in a Sentence

formal The telephone operator connected the call to the correct department.

informal Can you ask the operator to transfer me to the sales team?

slang The operator totally hooked me up with a discount on my bill.

figurative As the operator of the project, she made sure everything ran smoothly.

Grammatical Forms of operator

• past tense: operated
• plural: operators
• comparative: more operative
• superlative: most operative
• present tense: operate
• future tense: will operate
• perfect tense: have operated
• continuous tense: is operating
• singular: operator
• positive degree: operational
• infinitive: to operate
• gerund: operating
• participle: operating

Origin and Evolution of operator

First Known Use: 1600 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'operator' originated from the Latin word 'operātor' which means 'worker' or 'one who works'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'operator' has evolved to refer to a person who operates machinery or equipment, or someone who manages and controls a system or process. It is also commonly used in mathematics and computer programming to denote a symbol or function that performs a specific operation.