Synonyms for operator

noun

1. One who operates a machine

   engineer, driver, operative, operant, skilled employee, trained employee; see also laborer, worker.

   Kinds of operators include: telephone, switchboard, PBX, long-distance, international, elevator, heavy equipment.

2. One who operates workable property

   executive, supervisor, director; see administrator.

3. *Manipulator

   speculator, scoundrel, fraud; see rascal.