sergeant first class US
Definition of sergeant first class - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
militaryTECH. US rank in the U.S. Army above staff sergeant and below master sergeantTECH. US
- He was promoted to sergeant first class last year.
- The sergeant first class led the training exercise.
- A sergeant first class has many responsibilities.
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Expressions with sergeant
police officer ranking above a corporal and below a lieutenant
The police sergeant directed the traffic at the accident scene.
officer responsible for maintaining order in a legislative body
The sergeant at arms escorted the unruly member out of the chamber.
person who is very strict and demanding
Our coach is a real drill sergeant during practice.
police sergeant responsible for the front desk and station paperwork
The desk sergeant answered questions from the public.
highest non-commissioned officer in a company of the U.S. Army
The first sergeant issued orders for the morning drill.
highest non-commissioned officer rank in some military forces
The sergeant major issued orders to the troops.
high non-commissioned officer rank in the US military
The master sergeant led the training session for new recruits.
non-commissioned officer rank E-7 in US Marine Corps
The gunnery sergeant led the training exercise with precision.
non-commissioned officer in charge of a regiment's colors
The color sergeant proudly carried the flag during the parade.
non-commissioned officer in British infantry regiments
The colour sergeant led the troops during the parade.
top enlisted position, senior noncommissioned adviser in the Army
She asked the command sergeant major for advice on unit discipline.
noncommissioned officer in the RAF below master aircrew
The flight sergeant led the training exercise with precision.
high-ranking non-commissioned officer in the air force
The senior master sergeant led the training exercise.
type of fish found in Australian waters
The sergeant baker is known for its distinctive markings.
non-commissioned military officer ranking above sergeant
The staff sergeant commanded the squad with precision.
non-commissioned officer above staff sergeant, below master sergeant
He was promoted to technical sergeant last year.
person who enlists people into the armed forces
The recruiting sergeant visited the town to enlist new soldiers.
sergeant of the lowest rank in the military
He was promoted to buck sergeant last year.
non-commissioned officer ranking above corporal and below sergeant
The lance sergeant commanded the squad with precision.
sergeant who keeps things organized
The orderly sergeant made sure everything was in place.
senior barrister in England before 1877
The sergeant-at-law was highly respected in 19th century English courts.
Expressions with first
arrange something at the beginning of a sequence
He put the most important task first on his list.
give in or show weakness before the other side
He didn't want to blink first during the tense meeting.
time when light first appears in the morning
We set out on our hike at first light.
introduce the first point or start the first action before others
First off, we need to discuss the budget before proceeding.
immediately upon seeing something or someone
She fell in love at first sight.
address important tasks before others
First things first, finish your homework before playing.
persistence is important in the pursuit of success
If at first you don't succeed, try again.
moving while the vehicle is set to its lowest gear
He drove in first gear up the steep hill.
take the first step in a process
He made the first move in negotiating the deal.
express conditional death happening before others in a situation
He said he would die first if the disease worsened.
allocated in order of arrival or request
Tickets are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
in an impulsive manner without prior thought
She tends to act first, think later in emergencies.
on first seeing someone or something immediately
At first glance, the painting looks simple.
indicate the first action or event in a sequence
First up, we will discuss the project goals.
polite gesture to let women go ahead
He held the door open and said 'ladies first'.
to take quick action without checking details first
He tends to shoot first and ask questions later in meetings.
act immediately without checking facts or reasons first
He shot first and asked questions later in the meeting.
initiate physical conflict by hitting first
He decided to strike the first blow in the brawl.
act self-righteously in accusing another person
She cast the first stone, ignoring her own mistakes.
cause the first injury in a fight or battle
He managed to draw first blood in the boxing match.
act decisively without gathering all information
In negotiations, he tends to shoot first, ask questions later.
take action immediately without prior deliberation
In emergencies, they act first and question later.
from the original source or personal experience
She learned about the incident at first hand from the witnesses.
successfully on the first attempt
He hit the target at the first shot.
Expressions with class
be enrolled in or attend a scheduled course
I have class at 10 AM every weekday.
person who impresses others with admirable qualities or refined style
She is a class act both on and off stage.
deliberately skip a scheduled class or lesson
She decided to cut class and go to the mall.
economy class with limited space and comfort
Passengers complained about the cattle class conditions on the flight.
student with highest academic standing in their class
She was the top of her class in high school.
the student with the highest grades
She was always the top of the class in mathematics.
student with the highest academic performance in class
She was always the head of the class in math.
make something more classy or sophisticated
She decided to class up the room with new curtains.
skip a scheduled class without permission
He decided to ditch class and go to the beach instead.
someone or something very special
Her performance in the play was a class apart.
conflict between groups with different money or social status
Class warfare shaped the country's history.
used to announce the end of a class session
Class dismissed! See you all tomorrow.
lesson series where learners practice and study visual making skills
I signed up for art class to learn drawing and painting basics.
scheduled pause during a class session
Students enjoyed a short class break before the next lecture.
student who makes jokes to entertain classmates
The class clown always had everyone laughing during lessons.
list of all students in a class
The teacher checked the class list for attendance.
scheduled time for a class in school
The math class period starts at 10 AM.
student chosen to organize class tasks, communication, and events
The class secretary sent out the meeting notes.
course for adults taught in the evening
He attends an evening class on digital marketing.
section of an airplane with superior amenities
He upgraded his ticket to first class for more legroom.
extremely good and of the highest quality
The hotel offers first-class service to all guests.
students receiving diplomas at the same time
The graduating class gathered for the commencement ceremony.
class held within a local area
The local class meets every Tuesday at the community center.
group of students starting a course
The new class will begin on Monday.
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- French:sergent-chef, ...
- German:Oberfeldwebel, ...
- Italian:sergente di prima classe, ...
- Spanish:sargento primero, ...
- Portuguese:sargento de primeira classe, ...
- Chinese:上士, ...
- Japanese:一等軍曹, ...
- Arabic:رَقِيب أَوَّل, ...
- Hebrew:רַב-סָמָל, ...
- Russian:сержант первого класса, ...
- Ukrainian:першокласний сержант, ...
- Hindi:सार्जेंट फर्स्ट क्लास, ...
- Bengali:সার্জেন্ট ফার্স্ট ক্লাস, ...
- Catalan:sergent de primera classe, ...
- Czech:štábní rotmistr, ...
- Danish:oversergent, ...
- Dutch:sergeant der eerste klasse, ...
- Greek:λοχίας πρώτης τάξης, ...
- Hungarian:törzsőrmester, ...
- Khmer:ពលបាលឯក, ...
- Korean:상사, ...
- Persian:گروهبان یکم, ...
- Polish:starszy sierżant, ...
- Portuguese (BR):sargento de primeira classe, ...
- Romanian:sergent de clasa întâi, ...
- Swedish:förstklassig sergeant, ...
- Thai:จ่าเอก, ...
- Turkish:kıdemli başçavuş, ...
- Vietnamese:trung sĩ nhất, ...
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