captain (EN)

noun, verb

noun “captain”

1. a person who is in charge of a ship or boat
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   The captain steered the ship safely into the harbor.
2. the pilot in command of an aircraft
   The captain informed the passengers about the expected turbulence.
3. a military officer with a rank above lieutenant and below major
   Captain Johnson received a medal for his service in the army.
4. the leader of a sports team who makes decisions and communicates with officials
   The captain of the basketball team motivated her teammates before the game.
5. a person who leads or commands a group
   He was appointed as the captain of the project team due to his leadership skills.
6. a headwaiter in a restaurant
   The captain greeted us warmly and escorted us to our table.
7. (chiefly UK) the head boy or girl of a school
   As school captain, she represented the students at official events.
8. (US, regional) an honorific title given to a prominent person
   Captain Brown was well-respected in the town for his contributions.

verb “captain”

1. to lead or be in charge of a ship, aircraft, sports team, or group
   She was chosen to captain the national soccer team at the championship.