Meaning of the word operators in English

What does operators mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

operators

US /ˈɑp.əˌreɪ.tərz/
UK /ˈɒp.əˌreɪ.təz/

Plural Noun

1.

people who operate a machine or equipment

Example:
The factory employs skilled machine operators.
Call center operators handle customer inquiries.
2.

companies that provide a service, especially a telecommunications or transport service

Example:
Mobile phone operators are competing for new customers.
Several bus operators serve this route.
3.

symbols or functions that represent an operation in mathematics or programming

Example:
In programming, arithmetic operators include addition and subtraction.
Logical operators are used to combine or modify Boolean expressions.