captain

US /ˈkæptən/

UK /'kæptɪn/

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noun

  • Title of a senior officer in the military
  • The person in command of a ship, aircraft, or other vessel.
  • A commissioned officer in the army, air force, or marine corps, ranking above a lieutenant.
  • Person in charge of a team, a ship or an airplane
  • The player who leads a sports team.

verb

  • To be in charge of a team, ship or airplane

other

  • To be the captain of a team or organization.