noun - An operator on an IRC network. They are usually in charge of making sure that the network runs smoothly.

Sometimes given an bad name for either abuse of their power, or negelecting their responsibilities.

verb - to obtain oper privileges on an IRC network.
oper up, and relink the services

somebody get an oper in here and ban that spammer
by Eminence32 December 6, 2003
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this guy also says, "main screen turn on."

also see
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by Susan December 15, 2003
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the man in charge, the man who gets things done, more like the main man.
She's the operator in that team, the whole town knows it
by the-operator June 30, 2010
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A person who loves flirting and leading people on. They are really good at this because they are very good at changing and controlling variables in different scenarios. They "operate" the way things happen around in a way that benefits them.
Boy: Wow that girl is so hot!
Boy's Friend: You're such an operator you'll get her
Boy organizes several ways to "accidentally" on purpose meet her and be at the same place as her etc. Flirting like crazy all the while.
by supasecretbutterfly March 9, 2011
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A segment of DNA which helps control gene expression in prokaryotes (i.e. bacteria and such).
When the repressor binds to the operator, the operon gets turned on.
by Kathryn January 22, 2005
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Derived from OP meaning Original Post. OPer, when used on internet forums, means Original Poster - meaning the person who started the thread.
Dude, did you even read what the OPer wrote before you made that comment?
by Malice00000000 January 26, 2008
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