switchboard operator

ˈswɪtʃbɔːrd ˈɑːpəˌreɪtər
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Translation of switchboard operator into German

Noun

1.

telecommunications

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person managing telephone connections in a switchboard
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Telefonist mTelefonzentrale-Mitarbeiter
  • The switchboard operator connected the call to the manager.Der Telefonist verband den Anruf mit dem Manager.
2.

communication

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staff member managing hotel communication systems
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Telefonist mVermittler mTelefonistin f
  • The switchboard operator directed the guest's call to room service.Der Telefonist leitete den Anruf des Gastes an den Zimmerservice weiter.
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Synonyms and analogies of switchboard operator in English

Examples of switchboard operator in a sentence

  • During the emergency, the switchboard operator remained calm and composed.
  • The switchboard operator efficiently handled multiple calls at once.
  • During the conference, the switchboard operator was extremely busy.

Translations of "switchboard operator" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieTelefonistinnf.

And before that? I was a switchboard operator at the hotel.

Und davor? - War ich Telefonistin in einem Hotel.

The world in the hands of a woman, a switchboard operator.

Die Welt in den Händen einer Frau, einer Telefonistin.

derTelefonistnm.

An experienced switchboard operator can resolve issues quickly during busy hours.

Ein erfahrener Telefonist kann während der Stoßzeiten Probleme schnell lösen.

Each morning, the switchboard operator prepared for the influx of calls.

Jeden Morgen bereitete sich der Telefonist auf die Flut von Anrufen vor.

dieTelefonzentralenf.

At the office, the switchboard operator handled multiple calls at once.

Im Büro kümmerte sich die Telefonzentrale um mehrere Anrufe gleichzeitig.

If you are a switchboard operator, you must not make the caller wait before you answer.

Wenn Sie in der Telefonzentrale arbeiten, lassen Sie den Anrufer nicht warten.

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switchboard operator: Examples and translations in context

Excuse me, we're here for the switchboard operator tests.

Verzeihung, wir möchten zu den Tests für Telefonistinnen.

Forgive me for cheating on you with that carhop, that switchboard operator,

Vergib mir, dass ich dich mit der Kellnerin betrog, der Telefonistin,

The switchboard operator receiving ten calls at once solves the confusion by labeling, correctly or incorrectly, one call as the first call to receive her attention.

Die Telefonistin, die zehn Anrufe auf einmal bekommt, löst die Verwirrung, indem sie, zu Recht oder Unrecht, einen bestimmten Anruf als den bezeichnet, dem sie sich zuerst zuwenden sollte.

The switchboard operator is leaving right now.

Die Telefonistin geht gerade.

The switchboard operator was overrun.

Die Telefonistin war überfordert.

He trained as a switchboard operator straight out of high school.

Er wurde direkt nach der High School zum Telefonisten ausgebildet.

Every evening, the switchboard operator logged calls for record-keeping purposes.

Jeden Abend protokollierte der Telefonist die Anrufe für die Aufzeichnungen.

At the conference, the switchboard operator helped ensure smooth communication between attendees.

Auf der Konferenz half der Telefonist, eine reibungslose Kommunikation zwischen den Teilnehmern zu gewährleisten.

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