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| definition 1: |
one who controls functions, operations, or activities, as of machines or businesses.
a crane operatorthe operator of a restaurant- synonyms:
- administrator, commander, director, manager, master, superintendent, supervisor
- similar words:
- agent, boss, captain, chief, executive, foreman, head, leader, overseer
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| definition 2: |
one who makes telephone connections through a central switchboard and provides information and other assistance to telephone users.
- similar words:
- receptionist
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| definition 3: |
one who buys and sells securities, esp. in large quantities.
- similar words:
- broker, stockbroker
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| definition 4: |
(informal) one who acts deceptively to improve his or her situation; hustler; manipulator.
- synonyms:
- finagler, manipulator
- similar words:
- angler, con man, hustler, swindler, wheeler-dealer
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| related words: |
actor, bear, mountebank |
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