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From Jargon File (4.3.1, 29 Jun 2001) [jargon]:
op /op/ n.
1. In England and Ireland, common verbal abbreviation for 'operator', as in system operator. Less common in the U.S., where {sysop} seems to be preferred. 2. [IRC] Someone who is endowed with privileges on {IRC}, not limited to a particular channel. These are generally people who are in charge of the IRC server at their particular site. Sometimes used interchangeably with {CHOP}. Compare {sysop}.
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03) [foldoc]:
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)
From Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms (Version 1.9, June 2002) [vera]:
OP Original Poster (telecommunication-slang, Usenet)
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