Executive Officer (Noun)
Meaning
The officer second in command.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The executive officer was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the ship while the captain was on shore leave.
- As the second in command, the executive officer was trained to assume command of the vessel in case of an emergency.
- Captain Smith was impressed by the executive officer's exceptional leadership skills during the training exercise.
- The executive officer conducted the daily briefing with the ship's department heads to go over the day's mission objectives.
- Lieutenant Commander James was appointed as the new executive officer of the aircraft carrier, bringing with him years of experience in naval operations.