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operator ˈɒpəreɪtə/ noun noun: operator; plural noun: operators
1.
a person who operates equipment or a machine.
"a radio operator"
synonyms: machinist, mechanic, operative, engineer, driver, worker; machine minder
"a machine operator"
a person who works at the switchboard of a telephone exchange.
"calls are made through the operator"
2.
a person or company that runs a business.
"a tour operator"
synonyms: contractor, entrepreneur, promoter, impresario, arranger, fixer, trader, dealer, director, manager, partner, businessman, businesswoman, financier, venture capitalist, speculator
"a tour operator"