officernoun [ C ]
uk/ˈɒf.ɪ.sər/us/ˈɑː.fɪ.sɚ/B2 a person in the armed forces who has a position of authority:
a naval officer
a top-ranking officer
B1 a person who has a position of authority in an organization:
a careers/customs/personnel officer
B1 a member of the police force:
Two officers responded to the call at 282 Main Street.
Officer Clarke
[ as form of address ] "Do you know how fast you were driving, ma'am?" "No, officer."
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- The officer commanded his men to shoot.
- Inasmuch as you are their commanding officer, you are responsible for the behaviour of these men.
- The police have appointed a liaison officer to work with the local community.
- Every available officer will be assigned to the investigation.
- There was a record number of confiscations by customs officers last year.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
General ranks in the armed forces
- ADC
- adjutant
- aide-de-camp
- artificer
- C-in-C
- captain
- co-
- commandant
- commander-in-chief
- commissioned officer
- five-star
- flash
- four-star
- Lt
- NCO
- non-commissioned officer
- ranking
- top brass
- warrant officer
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People in charge of or controlling other people
People who work for the police service