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What is another word for captain?

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Noun

A leader or person in authority

A person of high rank, status, power, or influence (in a given field)

(colloquial) A mariner or sailor who mans a ship

The captain of a ship or vessel

A person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft

A school pupil with disciplinary or other special duties

A fellow member of a team

A police officer or member of law enforcement

To be the leader of, or to take the lead

To manage or oversee the affairs of

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Noun

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A leader or person in authority

chief executive officer

pedagogue^UK

pedagog^US

organizer^US

organiser^UK

English compound words

counsellor^UK

counselor^US

favorite^US

favourite^UK

organization administrator

smartest person in the room

summer camp instructor

camp mentor

summer camp counselor

cabin leader

grande dame

leading figure

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“She maintained her bearing as the captain of the soldiers unfurled a parchment, announced her name, and made the declaration of her arrest.”

Noun

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A person of high rank, status, power, or influence (in a given field)

high man on the totem pole

one who signs the checks

organizer^US

organiser^UK

commercial intermediary

mover and shaker

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“The captain of the industry, Oscar Siches, speaks about the maritime industry and the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing.”

Noun

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(colloquial) A mariner or sailor who mans a ship

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Noun

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The captain of a ship or vessel

commander of the ship

Noun

A person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft

Noun

A school pupil with disciplinary or other special duties

Noun

A fellow member of a team

sympathizer^US

sympathiser^UK

labourer^UK

laborer^US

labor^US

labour^UK

member of the workforce

man

member of staff

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Noun

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A police officer or member of law enforcement

law enforcement officer

law enforcement agent

mounted police officer

police force

law-enforcement agent

forces of law and order

Old Bill

long arm of the law

boys in blue

law-enforcement officer

law enforcement officers

law enforcement agency

drug enforcement officer

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Verb

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To be the leader of, or to take the lead

organize^US

organise^UK

exercise control over

marshal^UK

marshall^US

manoeuvre^UK

maneuver^US

have control over

tyrannize^US

tyrannise^UK

exercise authority over

crack the whip

take care of

be in the driver's seat

be in the driving seat

be at the controls of

pressurize^US

pressurise^UK

tell someone what to do

throw your weight around

order about

throw one's weight about

ride roughshod over

impose one's will on

use strong-arm tactics on

be in the front line of

blaze the trail

set in motion

be in the vanguard of

lead the way in

bring on

be in the van of

be in the forefront of

lay the first stone

be the driving force behind

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“Chiplunkar enthusiastically agreed to captain this team of idealists.”

Verb

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To manage or oversee the affairs of

organize^US

organise^UK

maneuver^US

manoeuvre^UK

have someone in the palm of one's hand

have a hold over

be at the helm

hold the purse strings

have something in the palm of one's hand

hold the reins

wear the trousers

be in saddle

be in the driving seat

hold purse strings

have someone eating out of one's hand

push buttons

call the signals

have someone in one's hip pocket

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“The CEO was known for her ability to captain the company through challenging times, making strategic decisions that ensured its success.”

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