captain

• اسم يدل على شخص يقود أو يرأس مجموعة أو فريقًا أو سفينة أو طائرة. ويُستخدم أيضًا للضابط برتبة عالية في القوات المسلحة.

A noun referring to a person who is in command or leader of a group, team, ship, or aircraft.

1. Leader of a ship or aircraftA2formal

   The person in command of a ship, boat, or aircraft.

   قبطان

   • The captain announced that the flight would be delayed.
   • He served as captain of a cargo ship for ten years.
   • The captain gave orders to the crew before departure.

   المرادفاتcommandermasterskipper

2. Leader of a sports teamA2formal

   The player who leads a sports team and represents them on and off the field.

   قائد الفريق الرياضي

   • She was elected captain of the basketball team.
   • The captain motivated the players before the final match.
   • As captain, he always speaks to the media after games.

   المرادفاتskipper

3. Military rankB1formal

   A rank in the army, navy, or air force, typically above a lieutenant and below a major.

   نقيب

   • Captain Smith led his platoon through the forest.
   • She was promoted to captain after five years of service.
   • The captain saluted the general during the ceremony.

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على قيادة فريق أو سفينة أو مجموعة أو تولّي مسؤولية قيادتها وإدارتها وتوجيهها.

A verb used to indicate the act of leading, commanding, or serving as the captain of a team, ship, or group.

1. Lead or commandB1formal

   To act as the leader or commander of a team, ship, or aircraft.

   قيادة

   • She captained the national soccer team to victory.
   • He captained the ship through the storm.
   • The pilot captained the flight safely to its destination.

   المرادفاتcommanddirectheadleadmanagepilotsteer

2. Manage or directB2formal

   To take charge and direct the activities of a group or organization.

   قيادة

   • She captained the project team for the new product launch.
   • He captained the department during the restructuring.
   • They captained the event planning committee.

   المرادفاتcommanddirectguideheadleadmanageoverseesteersupervise