χειριστής — meaning in English

English meaning

• operator noun A person who runs or controls a machine, vehicle, or system.
• pilot noun A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.

Senses

χειριστής is used for these senses in English:

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

operator — full definition

1. noun A person who runs or controls a machine, vehicle, or system.
2. noun A person who connects telephone calls or provides similar assistance.
3. noun A company that runs a particular service or business.
4. noun A symbol representing a mathematical or programming action, such as + or =.
5. noun Someone who is skilled at getting results, sometimes through cunning or questionable means.

pilot — full definition

1. noun A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.
2. noun A person who guides ships through a difficult or unfamiliar stretch of water, such as a harbour.
3. noun A trial episode produced to test whether a TV series should be made.
4. verb To fly or steer a vehicle, or to test something out before a full rollout.

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