1. to direct the steering of a ship; to command the navigation of a vessel
Usage: nautical; often used in the phrase 'conn the ship'

1. the position or authority to direct the steering of a ship
Usage: nautical; often used in the phrase 'have the conn'

Examples

• The captain ordered the first mate to conn the ship through the narrow strait.
• During the storm, the experienced navigator had the conn and guided the vessel safely to port.
• The young officer was given the conn for the first time during the training exercise.
• Who has the conn on the bridge right now?
• The captain conned the destroyer through the harbor with precision.