a person who is at the head of or in authority over others; chief; leader.

an officer ranking in most armies above a first lieutenant and below a major.

an officer in the U.S. Navy ranking above a commander and below a rear admiral or a commodore.

a military leader.

an officer in the police department, ranking above a lieutenant and usually below an inspector.

an officer of the fire department, usually in command of a company, ranking above a lieutenant and below a chief or assistant chief.

the commander of a merchant vessel. Compare staff captain .

the pilot of an airplane.

a local official in a political party responsible for organizing votes on a ward or precinct level.

Sports . the field leader of a team

The captain of the home team elected to receive on the kickoff.

a person of great power and influence, esp. based on economic wealth.

headwaiter.

bell captain.

South Midland and Southern U.S. an unofficial title of respect for a man (sometimes used humorously or ironically).

to lead or command as a captain.

noun

authority , boss , cap , ceo , cfo , chieftain , commander , director , exec , executive , four-striper , guide , head , head honcho , higher up , leader , master , mistress , number one , officer , operator , owner , pilot , royalty , skip * , skipper * , top * , top dog , centurion , chief , chief: skipper , colonel , foreman , governor , headman , headwaiter , manager , principal , skipper

verb

command