One who operates. / A telecommunications facilitator whose job is to establish temporary network connections.

plural of operator

(mathematics, logic) An operation on logical values that changes true to false, and false to true.

plural of NOT operator

The method by which a device performs its function. / The method or practice by which actions are done. / The act or process of operating; agency; the exertion of power, physical, mechanical, or moral.

That operates to produce an effect.

An operative person or thing. / (psychology) Any of a class of behaviors that produce consequences by operating (i.e., acting) upon the environment.

(transitive or intransitive) To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.

Of or relating to operations, especially military operations. / Functioning and ready for use. / Effective or operative. / Determined by means of practical measures.

In operation; that operates. / Involved in an operation.