Definition
Definition of captaining - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
leadershipRare leading or commanding a team or groupRare
- She is captaining the school's debate team this year.
2.
ship captainRare acting as the captain of a shipRare
- He is captaining the vessel through the stormy seas.
Origin of captaining
Latin, capitanus (chief) + -ing (suffix)
Examples of captaining in a sentence
Captaining the ship, she navigated through the storm. The captaining officer gave orders from the bridge. She was captaining the ship during the emergency.
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- French:dirigeant, à la barre, ...
- German:führend, navigierend, ...
- Italian:comandante, ...
- Spanish:comandando, capitaneando, ...
- Portuguese:liderando, ...
- Chinese:担任队长的, 担任船长的, ...
- Japanese:指揮する, 船長を務める, ...
- Arabic:قائِد, يَقُود, ...
- Hebrew:מְשַׁמֵּשׁ כְּקַפְטֶן, מַחֲזִיק בְּתַפְקִיד קַבַּרְנִיט, ...
- Russian:ведущий, командующий, ...
- Ukrainian:керуючий, капітенуючий, ...
- Hindi:नेतृत्व करने वाला, कप्तान, ...
Definition of captain - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
leadershipleader of a sports team
- The captain led the team to victory.
2.
militaryTECH. officer in the army, air force, or marine corpsTECH.
- The captain issued orders to his troops..
3.
aviationTECH. officer in charge of a civil aircraftTECH.
- The captain announced the flight's arrival time.
4.
shipperson in charge of a ship or vessel
- The captain navigated the ship through the storm.
5.
hospitalityUS dining-room attendant in charge of waitersUS
- The captain ensured all guests were seated promptly.
6.
navyTECH. naval officer between commander and commodoreTECH.
- The captain oversaw the naval operations.
7.
legalTECH. US police officer in charge of a precinctTECH. US
- The captain coordinated the precinct's activities.
Verb
1.
sportslead a team during matches as its on-field leader
- She captained the team to victory.
2.
transportationcommand a ship or aircraft
- He captained the ship through the storm.
Expressions with captain
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senior leader of a sports team
The senior captain motivated the team before the final match.
resident chosen to represent a housing block and pass along notices
The block captain relayed the meeting details to everyone in the building.
police officer in charge of a precinct
The police captain held a meeting with the detectives.
student leader elected to represent and help the school
The school captain gave a speech at the assembly.
leader on a sports field directing team strategy
The field captain called the play for the team.
person who helps the captain and leads when captain is absent
The vice-captain led the team when the captain was sick.
person in charge of bus operations
The bus captain ensured the bus was on schedule and safe.
selection made by a leader
The new policy was a captain's pick by the CEO.
decision made by a leader without consultation
The new policy was a captain's call by the CEO.
team training led by captain before a match
The team had a captain's run before the big game.
hotel employee in charge of bellhops
The bell captain organized the luggage transport for the guests..
wooden armchair with a saddle seat and low back
He sat comfortably in the captain's chair by the fireplace.
licensed officer commanding a merchant ship
The sea captain ensured the cargo was delivered on time.
senior naval officer serving under a flag officer
The flag captain commanded the ship with authority and precision..
senior RAF officer rank between wing commander and air commodore
He was promoted to group captain last year.
leader or influential figure in business or industry
He was regarded as a captain of industry in the automotive sector..
game where teams pass to a circle player
We played captain ball during gym class.
hard dry biscuit for long sea voyages
The sailors ate a captain's biscuit for breakfast.
railed rooftop platform on coastal houses
The old house featured a charming captain's walk.
naval officer rank above commander, formally commissioned as captain
He was promoted to post captain after years of service.
Origin of captain
Latin, capitaneus (chief)
Examples of captain in a sentence
As captain, she made strategic decisions on the field. The captain inspected the barracks. A captain must always be ready for battle. The captain greeted passengers as they boarded. In an emergency, the captain must remain calm. The captain gave orders to the crew.
As captain, he ensured the ship's safety. The captain coordinated the service for the evening banquet. As a captain, she trained new waitstaff meticulously. The captain issued orders during the storm. He aspired to become a captain in the navy. The captain addressed the community concerns at the meeting. A new captain was appointed to improve precinct efficiency. He was chosen to captain the national squad. Despite her injury, she captained the team through the finals. She captained the aircraft with great skill. They asked him to captain the yacht for the race.
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- French:capitaine, diriger, ...
- German:Kapitän, führen, ...
- Italian:capitano, capitanare, ...
- Spanish:capitán, capitanear, ...
- Portuguese:capitão, capitanear, ...
- Chinese:队长, 担任, ...
- Japanese:キャプテン, 率いる, ...
- Arabic:قَائِد الفَرِيق, تَرَأَّس, ...
- Hebrew:קֶפְטֶן, לְשַׁמֵּשׁ קַפְּטֶן, ...
- Russian:капитан, быть капитаном, ...
- Ukrainian:капітан, бути капітаном, ...
- Hindi:कप्तान, कप्तानी करना, ...
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