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officer

/'ɔfɪsər/

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noun
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
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"an officer is responsible for the lives of his men"

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military officer

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man military personnel serviceman military man
noun
someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust
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"he is an officer of the court" "the club elected its officers for the coming year"

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officeholder

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official functionary holder
noun
a person authorized to serve in a position of authority on a vessel
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"he is the officer in charge of the ship's engines"

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ship's officer

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sea dog seafarer seaman tar jack gob mariner old salt jack-tar
noun
a member of a police force
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"it was an accident, officer"

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police officer policeman

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lawman peace officer law officer
verb
direct or command as an officer
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command

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