Telephone Operator (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who helps callers get the person they are calling.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The telephone operator helped me connect to the correct department by asking for the name of the person I was trying to reach.
- A friendly telephone operator answered the phone and asked how she could assist me with my call.
- The company hired a new telephone operator to handle the increased volume of customer calls.
- The telephone operator politely informed me that the person I was trying to reach was not available and offered to take a message.
- After dialing the wrong number, I was relieved when the telephone operator helped me get connected to the right person.