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commander

UK
/kəˈmɑːndə/
US
/kəˈmændɚ/

Translations

commandernoun
commanders
pl
UK
/kəˈmɑːndə/
US
/kəˈmændɚ/
The commander of the fleet was responsible for the naval strategy.
Командующий флотом отвечал за морскую стратегию.
The commander gave the order to advance.
Командир отдал приказ наступать.
The fire department's commander coordinated the rescue operation.
Начальник пожарной службы координировал спасательную операцию.
Additional translations
военачальник
главнокомандующий
Synonyms
administrator
ruler
supervisor
governor
leader
chief
captain
director
officer
head
commanderadjective
UK
/kəˈmɑːndə/
US
/kəˈmændər/
Attributive use before another noun to denote relation to a commander (e.g., 'commander rank').

Definitions

commandernoun
A person in authority, especially over a body of troops or a military operation.
The commander gave the order to advance at dawn.
An officer in charge of a particular aspect of a military operation.
The air commander coordinated the aerial assault during the mission.
A rank in some naval and air forces, above lieutenant commander and below captain.
After years of service, she was promoted to the rank of commander.
A person who exercises authority; a leader.
As the project commander, he was responsible for overseeing the entire team's progress.
A grade or title within certain orders of merit or chivalry.
She was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
commanderadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or suitable for a commander; of the rank of commander.
He donned his commander uniform for the ceremony.
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