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operator in Dutch

operator in Dutch is bediener — operator means a person who runs or controls a machine, vehicle, or system.

operator in Dutch

bediener
noun
(informal) A person who is adept at making deals or getting results, especially one who uses questionable methods.

What does "operator" mean?

  1. noun A person who runs or controls a machine, vehicle, or system.
    "The crane operator carefully lowered the beam into place."
  2. noun A person who connects telephone calls or provides similar assistance.
    "She asked the operator to connect her to the embassy."
  3. noun A company that runs a particular service or business.
    "The tour operator cancelled the trip due to bad weather."
  4. noun A symbol representing a mathematical or programming action, such as + or =.
    "The plus sign is an operator that adds two numbers together."
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operator in a sentence

  • The crane operator carefully lowered the beam into place.
  • The forklift operator checked the brakes before starting work.
  • She asked the operator to connect her to the embassy.
  • The operator put me through to the right department.

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What is "operator" in Dutch?
"operator" in Dutch is bediener. operator means: A person who runs or controls a machine, vehicle, or system.
How do you use "operator" in a sentence?
Example: "The crane operator carefully lowered the beam into place." In Dutch, "operator" is bediener.
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