Antonyms for operator
ˈɒp əˌreɪ tərop·er·a·tor

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1. operator

   In strict philosophical usage, the prime mover or doer of an act is the agent. Thus we speak of man as a voluntary agent, a free agent. But in common usage, especially in business, an agent is not the prime actor, but only an instrument or factor, acting under orders or instructions. Compare CAUSE.

   Antonyms:
   chief, inventor, originator, principal

   Synonyms:
   actor, agent, doer, factor, instrument, means, mover, performer, promoter

   Preposition:
   An agent of the company for selling, etc.

Matched Categories

1. • Businessman
   • Function
   • Math
   • Opportunist
   • Speculator

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:1.5 / 2 votes

1. operatornoun

   (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation

   Synonyms:
   hustler, wheeler dealer, manipulator

2. operator, manipulatornoun

   an agent that operates some apparatus or machine

   "the operator of the switchboard"

   Synonyms:
   hustler, wheeler dealer, manipulator

3. operatornoun

   someone who owns or operates a business

   "who is the operator of this franchise?"

   Synonyms:
   hustler, wheeler dealer, manipulator

4. hustler, wheeler dealer, operatornoun

   a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties

   Synonyms:
   slattern, hustler, floozie, streetwalker, wheeler dealer, hooker, manipulator, street girl, floozy

5. operatornoun

   a speculator who trades aggressively on stock or commodity markets

   Synonyms:
   hustler, wheeler dealer, manipulator

How to use operator in a sentence?

1. Brock Silvers:

   The environment is now so opaque and difficult that even the iconic master-operator Jack Ma has paid a very dear price for missteps, zhang Yiming and Colin Huang are intensely aware of this example, and Zhang Yiming and Colin Huang desire to not follow in Ma's most recent footsteps probably played at least some role in Zhang Yiming and Colin Huang respective decisions to step down.

2. Michael Wilk:

   I am sure you are thinking to yourself, both instances are extremely dangerous, and not smart, what will make your head shake even more, THIS IS THE SAME OPERATOR AGAIN.

3. Zainol Mohd Isa:

   As a responsible airport operator, Malaysia Airports undertakes to verify all claims of aircraft ownership with the relevant authorities. Thus far, we have not been able to do so to our satisfaction, as such, we urge the rightful owner to furnish us with the required information for verification purposes.

4. Andrew Harnik/AP Clyde Lawrence:

   Since both our pay and theirs is a share of the show’s profits, we should be true partners aligned in our incentives — keep costs low while ensuring the best fan experience, but with Live Nation not only acting as the promoter but also the owner and operator of the venue, it seriously complicates these incentives.

5. Gregg Johnston:

   If the vessel doesn't offer employment, the operator has not much of track record, it is going to be hard to attract people to provide medium or long term financing.

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