captain

/kˈæptɪn/

/ˈkæptən/

Captain

the person who is in charge of an aircraft and responsible for its operation and safety

the player in charge of a sports team

synonyms : chieftain

a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers

synonyms : headwaiter

a military officer with a rank above that of a lieutenant and below that of a major

the naval officer in command of a military ship

synonyms : skipper

a policeman in charge of a precinct

an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

synonyms : master

to captain

MAIN VERB

be the captain of a sports team

Examples

1. The captain navigated the ship through the stormy waters.

2. The captain navigated the ship through rough waters with skill and expertise.

3. The captain will call for a safety check before takeoff.

4. He wasn't going to make captain.