Operator and Telephone operator

Operator

Operator noun - An agent that operates some apparatus or machine.
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Synonyms for Operator

Telephone operator and operator are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Telephone operator" instead a noun "Operator".

Telephone operator

Telephone operator noun - Someone who helps callers get the person they are calling.

Operator and telephone operator are semantically related. You can use "Operator" instead a noun phrase "Telephone operator".
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