op/op/ 1. In England and Ireland, a common verbal abbreviation for "operator", as in {system operator}. This is less common in the US, where {sysop} seems to be preferred. 2. The general term for an {IRC} {channel op}. Also, as a verb: to give someone {channel op} privileges. Compare {ircop}. [{Jargon File}] (1997-12-12)