officer (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɔːfɪsər/
Definition
A person who is in a position of authority in a company, organization, or government, especially one who has the power to give orders.
Examples
The company's board of directors includes several high-ranking officers.
A military officer gave the soldiers their orders for the day.
The bank officer helped me open a new account.
How to Use officer
- officer of the court (collocation)
- A person who works in a court of law and helps it function. — "The bailiff is an officer of the court."
- senior officer (collocation)
- An officer with a high rank or more experience. — "The senior officer made the final decision."
- ranking officer (collocation)
- An officer who has a specific position or rank in a hierarchy. — "The ranking officer was in charge of the operation."
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