operators

noun

A person or organisation that operates a device, system, service, etc.

A telecommunications facilitator whose job is to connect or otherwise assist callers.

(mathematics) A function or other mapping that carries values defined on a domain into another value or set of values in a defined range.

(computing) A symbol that represents a construct in a programming language and differs from a normal function in its syntax.

(informal) A person who is adept at making deals or getting results, especially one who uses questionable methods.

(transport) A bus driver.

(by ellipsis, mining) The company that operates a mine; often the same one that owns the mine.

A member of a military special operations unit.

(computing) The administrator of a channel or network on IRC.

(linguistics) A kind of expression that enters into an a-bar movement dependency and is said to bind a variable.

(slang) A thief or charlatan.

(slang) A major criminal.

(uncountable) The game of Chinese whispers.

(slang, dated) Someone who is successful at pursuing women; a player.

Roots

opusoper- · Latin · work

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