Officer - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈɔːfɪsər|  American pronunciation of the word officer
Brit.  |ˈɒfɪsə|  British pronunciation of the word officer

noun

- any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
an officer is responsible for the lives of his men
- someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust (syn: officeholder)
he is an officer of the court
the club elected its officers for the coming year
- a member of a police force (syn: policeman)
it was an accident, officer
- a person authorized to serve in a position of authority on a vessel
he is the officer in charge of the ship's engines

verb

- direct or command as an officer

Extra examples

...if you are ever lost, find the nearest officer and ask for help...

...an officer of the court...

The police officer regarded the group of teenagers with suspicion.

A police officer was injured in a gun battle that took place last night.

The film's director hired a real police officer as a technical consultant.

The arresting officer failed to inform the suspect of his rights.

A police officer surprised the burglars.

The officer refused to abandon his post.

The police officer said, “I'm arresting you in the name of the law.”

Who is the officer in command of the unit?

A police officer was stationed outside to guard the door.

He is thinking about changing occupations and becoming a police officer.

The police officer tackled him as he tried to escape.

The undercover officer wore a wire to her meeting with the drug dealer.

He was arrested for assaulting a police officer.

Word forms

noun
singular: officer
plural: officers
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