telephone operator

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A person whose job is to help connect telephone calls.

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Examples (10)

  • The telephone operator connected my call to the international line.
  • During emergencies, a skilled telephone operator can be a lifesaver.
  • My grandmother used to work as a telephone operator in the 1950s.
  • Please speak clearly to the telephone operator when requesting a connection.
  • She trained for six months to become a certified telephone operator.
  • The automated system replaced many of the human telephone operators.
  • A patient telephone operator helped me track down the correct department.
  • He remembers when every company had a dedicated telephone operator.
  • The new recruit aspired to be the best telephone operator on the team.
  • If you need assistance, simply ask the telephone operator for help.