elevator-operator
Definition
- Noun:
- A person who controls the operation of an elevator: "elevator-operator" refers to an individual whose job is to manually drive or manage the movement of an elevator, typically in older buildings or special contexts.
Usage Examples
- (The person controlling the elevator welcomed everyone.)
- (The job of manually running the elevator is no longer needed.)
Advanced Usage
"to work as an elevator-operator": to be employed in the position of operating an elevator.
- He worked as an elevator-operator in a downtown hotel for ten years. (He had a job manually controlling the elevator in a hotel.)
"elevator-operator's booth": the small enclosed area inside the elevator where the operator stands to control it.
- The old elevator still had a wooden elevator-operator's booth with a brass lever. (The control area was preserved from an earlier time.)
Variants and Related Words
Elevator (n): a platform or compartment that moves vertically to transport people or goods between floors.
- We took the elevator to the top floor. (We used the vertical transport device.)
Operator (n): a person who controls a machine or device.
- The phone operator connected my call. (The person managing the telephone system.)
Synonyms
- Lift attendant: a person who operates a lift (British English equivalent).
- Elevator attendant: another term for an elevator-operator.
Related Idioms
- "Press the button": a common expression referring to calling or operating an elevator, though not specific to an operator.
- Just press the button for the floor you want. (Use the control panel in the elevator.)
Notes
- The term "elevator-operator" is somewhat dated, as most elevators today are automated. It is most often encountered in historical contexts, vintage buildings, or in specific settings like some hotels or museums where manual operation is preserved.