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(countable ) An officer is a person in an army who has much authority . A general and a captain are two types of officers .
A soldier must obey his commanding officer .
(countable ) An officer is a policeman , often called a "police officer ." (Note, "officer " is often better than "policeman " because the officer could be a woman or a man .)
Officer , can you help me, I've been robbed.
The thief was taken to jail by the officers .
He was arrested for hitting an officer .
(countable ) An officer is someone who holds office (meaning, has authority).
The judge is an important officer of the court .
She is the chief executive officer , or CEO , for our company .
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