1. people who hold positions of authority in the military, police, or other organizations
2. people elected or appointed to positions of responsibility in a company, club, or organization

Examples

• The police officers arrived at the scene within minutes.
• Military officers must complete extensive training programs.
• The company’s officers met to discuss the quarterly budget.
• Several officers were promoted after the successful mission.
• The club elected new officers for the upcoming year.
• Naval officers wore their dress uniforms to the ceremony.
• The officers of the corporation signed the merger agreement.