captain

noun
UK /ˈkæp.tɪn/
US /ˈkæp.tən/

A captain is the person in charge of a ship or a team.

The captain steered the boat safely into the harbor.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The leader of a sports team.

She is the captain of the school soccer team.

3. A police officer of high rank.

The captain spoke to the crowd outside the station.

4. A military officer of high rank.

The captain gave orders to his soldiers.