operators (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɒpəreɪtərz/

Definition

People who are trained to control and manage machinery or equipment, especially in a factory, power station, or military setting.

Examples

• The factory hired new operators to work on the assembly line.

• Experienced operators are essential for running the complex machinery safely.

• She trained to become a nuclear power plant operator.

How to Use operators

operators for (prepositional phrase)

Indicating the specific task or machinery that operators are responsible for. — "We need experienced operators for the new drilling equipment."

operators and (collocation)

Often paired with other roles or groups in a workplace context. — "The safety of the plant depends on both the operators and the maintenance crew."

Synonyms of operators

Words with a similar meaning to operators:

• workers
• technicians
• personnel
• handlers

Antonyms of operators

Words with the opposite meaning to operators:

• supervisors
• managers

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