noun
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
Synonyms
military officer
Examples
- an officer is responsible for the lives of his men
noun
someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust
Synonyms
Examples
- he is an officer of the court
- the club elected its officers for the coming year
noun
a member of a police force
Synonyms
Examples
- it was an accident, officer
noun
a person authorized to serve in a position of authority on a vessel
Synonyms
ship's officer
Examples
- he is the officer in charge of the ship's engines
verb
direct or command as an officer