officer
Translation
officer, policeman, policewoman, executive
Examples
A police officer helped us find the way.
A police officer helped us find the way.
He is an officer in the army.
He is an officer in the army.
She is a senior officer of the company.
She is a senior officer of the company.
Grammar Patterns
((a person)) a member of a police force A police officer helped us find the way.
((a person)) a person with a position of authority in an organization He is an officer in the army.
Similar Words
Synonyms: agent, official, executive, policeman
Etymology
From 'office', meaning a position of duty. An 'officer' is one who holds such a position.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who works in an 'office' or has 'official' authority, like a police officer or a company officer.