240276 The operator told me to hang up and wait for a moment. CK 1 37214 Tom became good friends with the elevator operator in their hotel. CK 1 3157014 The operator refused to put Tom's call through. CK 279338 Please hang up and the operator will call you back. CK 246482 While I was talking on the telephone with John, the operator cut in. CK 273514 The ship's captain ordered the radio operator to send a distress signal. CK 240277 The telephone operator asked the caller to hold on until a connection was made. CM