operator — a person who operates equipment or a machine
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who operates equipment or a machine
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
Example Sentences
- The excavator operator accidentally dug up the neighbor's prized rose garden instead of the construction site.
- As a computer operator in the 1980s, she had to feed punch cards into massive machines.
- The elevator operator got so bored that he started doing magic tricks between floors.
operator
NOUN[/ˈɑːpəreɪtər/]
a person who operates equipment or a machine
The crane operator lifts a massive steel beam with careful precision.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin operari, meaning 'to work or labour'. Originally used in ancient Rome to denote a person who performs work, the term evolved during the Industrial Revolution to specifically refer to someone who operates machinery or mechanical equipment.
Breakdown
operari (to work, labour) + -ator (one who does, agent noun suffix), literally 'one who works or operates'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The excavator operator accidentally dug up the neighbor's prized rose garden instead of the construction site.”
“As a computer operator in the 1980s, she had to feed punch cards into massive machines.”
“The elevator operator got so bored that he started doing magic tricks between floors.”
“Every successful business needs a competent operator who understands the market.”
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