Meaning of the word captain in English

What does captain mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

captain

US /ˈkæp.tən/

UK /ˈkæp.tɪn/

the person in command of a ship or aircraft

Example:

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The captain steered the ship through the storm.

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The airline captain announced our descent.

Synonym:

commander skipper master pilot

the leader of a team in sports

Example:

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She was chosen as the team captain for the upcoming season.

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The coach consulted with the captain before making a substitution.

Synonym:

leader head chief

a rank in the army, air force, or marine corps, above lieutenant and below major

Example:

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He was promoted to captain after serving bravely for five years.

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Captain Miller led his platoon through enemy territory.

to be the captain of (a ship, aircraft, or team)

Example:

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He will captain the national team in the next tournament.

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She was asked to captain the debate team.

Synonym:

lead head command