system operator
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of system operator
First recorded in 1900–05; originally referring to a person who monitored a rotary machine, especially a rotary printing press
Example Sentences
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That year he got his start at cable system operator American Television & Communications, rising to become president within a decade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
A cold snap drove up consumption, forcing Ukrenergo, the main transmission system operator, to introduce controlled blackouts throughout the country.
From Seattle Times ● May 21, 2024
"No system operator alone can win this battle; we need collaboration and system-wide assessments."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2023
National Grid ESO is the electricity system operator for England, Scotland and Wales.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2023
When someone logged into PI, one of the first things he or she did was request an on-line chat with the system operator.
From Underground by Dreyfus, Suelette
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