officer

noun

One who holds an office of authority or trust in an organization, such as a corporation or government.

noun

One who holds a commission in the armed forces.

noun

A person licensed in the merchant marine as master, mate, chief engineer, or assistant engineer.

noun

A police officer.

transitive verb

To furnish with officers.

transitive verb

To command or manage as an officer.

To minister; be of service.

To furnish with officers; appoint officers over.

To serve as officers for.

noun

One who holds an office, or to whom has been intrusted a share in the management or direction of some business or undertaking, such as a society, corporation, company, etc., or who fills some position involving responsibility, to which he has been formally appointed.