officer

/ˈɒfɪsɐ/

/ˈɔfəsɝ/, /ˈɔfɪsɝ/

Officer

a member of the armed forces who is in a position of authority

a member of the police

someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust

a person authorized to serve in a position of authority on a vessel

to officer

MAIN VERB

direct or command as an officer

Examples

1. The police department has encouraged officers to walk the beat.

2. Officers on the case are unable to find a motive.

3. The immigration officer reviewed my passport before granting entry.

4. Customs officers have the right to check all baggage going through customs.