captain

Definiții

1. Substantiv

   A chief or leader of a group.

   Exemple

   • The captain of the rebels led them into the hills.
   • He was a captain among men, respected by all.
2. Substantiv

   The person in command of a ship.

   Exemple

   • The captain is the last person to leave a sinking ship.
   • The ship's captain welcomed us on board.
3. Substantiv

   An army officer of middle rank.

   Exemple

   • He was promoted to captain after ten years of service.
   • The captain led the platoon into the field.
4. Substantiv

   A senior officer in a navy.

   Exemple

   • The captain commanded the destroyer for three years.
   • She was the first woman to hold the rank of captain in the fleet.
5. Substantiv

   A senior officer in the United States Navy or Coast Guard.

   Exemple

   • He served as captain aboard the research ship.
   • The captain was in charge of the naval base.
   ≈skipper≈master≈CAPT≈Capt.≈Capt +1 în plus
6. Substantiv

   The pilot in charge of an airplane.

   Exemple

   • She earned her captain rating after years as a first officer.
   • The captain welcomed passengers over the speaker.
   ≈pilot≈pilot in command
7. Substantiv

   The leader of a sports team.

   Exemple

   • The captain is supposed to be the leader, right?
   • The captain raised the trophy in front of the fans.
8. Substantiv

   The leader of a group of workers.

   Exemple

   • John Henry spoke to the captain of the work crew.
   • The mine captain was in charge of all work underground.
   ≈supervisor≈straw boss≈foreman
9. Substantiv

   In some schools, the top student leader.

   Exemple

   • He was chosen as captain of the school that year.
   • The captain led the assembly each morning.
10. Substantiv

    The head waiter in a restaurant.

    Exemple

    • The captain showed them to their table.
    • She tipped the captain well after the meal.