ferry operator

US: /ˈfɛri ˈɑːpəˌreɪtɚ/

Definition

Definition of ferry operator - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

businesscompany that provides regular boat transport for people or vehicles across water

The local ferry operator added extra crossings during the holiday weekend.

occupationperson responsible for running or steering a ferry boat

The ferry operator guided the vessel safely through the fog.

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Expressions with ferry

car ferry

ferry designed to transport cars across water

The car ferry departs every hour from the dock.

ferry terminal

place where ferries regularly load and unload passengers or vehicles

We arrived early at the ferry terminal to avoid the long summer lines.

ferry dock

place where a ferry stops to take on or let off travelers

We met at the ferry dock just before the last boat left.

passenger ferry

boat used to carry people across water on a regular route

We took the passenger ferry across the bay to the island.

commuter ferry

boat used to transport people to work

The commuter ferry leaves the dock every morning at 7 AM.

ferry glide

move a boat sideways across a current

The kayaker learned to ferry glide across the river.

Expressions with operator

smooth operator

person skilled at charming and persuading others

He is a real smooth operator at parties.

slick operator

someone who is smooth and persuasive

He's a slick operator, always knowing what to say.

machine operator

person controlling and managing machinery

The machine operator ensured the equipment ran smoothly.

sewing-machine operator

person who sews using a sewing machine

The sewing-machine operator stitched the dress perfectly.

camera operator

individual controlling a camera for live broadcast

The camera operator adjusted the focus during the concert.

crane operator

person who operates a crane in construction

The crane operator lifted the steel beams into place.

tour operator

person or company providing package holidays

She works as a tour operator in Spain.

cable operator

company that provides television or internet services through cable networks

The cable operator upgraded its network to offer faster internet speeds.

clever operator

person who is smart at handling situations for benefit

He is a clever operator in the business world.

company operator

person managing daily operations of a company

The company operator ensured everything ran smoothly.

Terms with ferry operator included in their meaning

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ferryboatman

ferry operator

man who operates a ferryboat

Examples of ferry operator in a sentence

A new ferry operator won the contract for the island route.
The ferry operator collected tickets as passengers boarded.
Ask the ferry operator about the last departure of the day.

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French:compagnie de ferries, conducteur de ferry, ...
German:Fährgesellschaft, Fährführer, ...
Italian:operatore di traghetti, conducente di traghetto, ...
Spanish:operador de ferry, patrón de ferry, ...
Portuguese:operador de ferry, condutor de ferry, ...
Chinese:轮渡运营商, 渡轮驾驶员, ...
Japanese:フェリー事業者, フェリー運航者, ...
Arabic:شَرِكَة عِبَّارَات, مُشَغِّل الْعَبَّارَة, ...
Hebrew:חֶבְרַת מַעֲבָרוֹת, מַפְעִיל מַעֲבוֹרֶת, ...
Russian:паромный оператор, паромщик, ...
Ukrainian:поромний оператор, оператор порома, ...
Hindi:फेरी संचालक, फेरी चालक, ...
Bengali:ফেরি সংস্থা, ফেরি চালক, ...
Catalan:companyia de ferri, patró de ferri, ...
Czech:provozovatel trajektové dopravy, převozník, ...
Danish:færgeselskab, færgefører, ...
Dutch:veerbootmaatschappij, veerbootschipper, ...
Greek:εταιρεία φέρι, χειριστής πορθμείου, ...
Hungarian:komptársaság, kompkezelő, ...
Khmer:ក្រុមហ៊ុនប្រតិបត្តិការសាឡាង, អ្នកបើកសាឡាង, ...
Korean:여객선 업체, 연락선 선장, ...
Persian:شرکت کشتیرانی مسافری, ناخدای فری, ...
Polish:operator promowy, sternik promu, ...
Portuguese (BR):operadora de balsas, operador de balsa, ...
Romanian:operator de feribot, conducător de feribot, ...
Swedish:färjerederi, färjeförare, ...
Thai:ผู้ให้บริการเรือข้ามฟาก, ผู้ควบคุมเรือข้ามฟาก, ...
Turkish:feribot işletmesi, feribot işletmecisi, ...
Vietnamese:nhà khai thác phà, người lái phà, ...

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