Meaning of telephone operator | Babel Free
Definitions
- A person who operates a telephone switchboard.
- A person who provides assistance in establishing a connection, or who provides information or takes messages via the telephone.
Equivalents
Examples
“Since the outbreak of war women have⟳ been recruited for many grades of railway work⟳. The number⟳ of women clerks has been increased greatly, and women are performing invaluable work⟳ as porters, motor drivers, carriage cleaners, and telephone operators, as well as in a variety of other capacities.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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