Cool MateOfficer
UK /["/ˈɒfɪsə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈɑːfɪsər/"]/
Definition
a person who is in a position of authority in the armed forces or on a ship
In simple words: A person who has a job in a company, organization, or government, often with authority.
Examples
- The officer gave me directions to the nearest hospital.
- She works as a police officer in our town.
- An officer is responsible for maintaining order during the event.
- The officer asked for my identification when I was driving.
- He was promoted to the rank of officer after years of service.
Usage notes
Use 'officer' in formal contexts when referring to someone in a position of authority. Avoid using it casually or informally.
Grammar pattern
noun + is/are + officer
Memory hint
Think 'officer' as 'office + err' — imagine someone working in an office and making decisions.
Collocations
- air-force
- army
- military
- salute
- command something
- serve
- corps
- cadet
- candidate
- chief
- senior
- superior
- investigate something
- patrol something
- raid something
- chief
- senior
- superior
- investigate something
- patrol something
- raid something
- chief
- principal
- senior
- be
- work as
- become
Synonyms
- agent
- administrator
- executive
- inspector
- supervisor
Antonyms
- civilian
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'officer' with 'official', which refers to a person with a specific duty.
- Using 'officer' to describe a worker without authority.
- Mispronouncing the word, especially the 'c' before 'er'.