operator's desk
/ɒpəˈreɪtərz dɛsk/ · op.er.a.tors.desk
noun
- A workstation or control console used by an operator, typically found in a control room or operations center. The operator's desk at the power plant was equipped with numerous controls and monitoring systems.
noun
- A desk or workstation used by an operator or technician in a specific industry or profession, such as a telephone operator or a bank teller. The bank's operator's desk was designed to handle a high volume of customer transactions.
Did you know? The term 'operator's desk' is often associated with the early 20th-century telephone exchange systems, where operators used specialized desks to manage phone calls and connections.