Collocations for "operator"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "operator" in context.
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operator
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- a [crane, machine, bulldozer] operator
- the [crane's] operator
- an operator's [license, manual, guide]
- a [bus, train] operator
- [call, contact] the operator
- this is the operator
- dial [0] for the operator
- dial [0] to speak with the operator
- and ask for the operator
- the [front-desk, switchboard, telephone] operator
- the operator [put me through, transferred my call] to
- informal: is a smooth operator
'operator' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):