noun
- the leader of a team or group
- an officer who commands a military company or naval vessel
- the pilot in command of an aircraft
Usage: military; nautical
Usage: aviation
verb
- to lead or command as captain
Examples
- She was chosen as captain of the basketball team.
- The ship’s captain ordered all hands on deck.
- Captain Johnson led his troops into battle.
- The airline captain announced our arrival time.
- He will captain the soccer team this season.
- The experienced player captained the team to victory.
- Our captain called a timeout to discuss strategy.