superior officer

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

An officer of a higher rank than another.

officerADJECTIVE + officer

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superior

Examples (10)

  • Soldiers are taught to always obey their superior officers.
  • He reported the incident to his superior officer.
  • A superior officer authorized the mission.
  • She was promoted, becoming a superior officer herself.
  • The decision came directly from a superior officer.
  • All personnel must show respect to their superior officers.
  • The trainee sought advice from a superior officer.
  • He was reprimanded by a superior officer for his actions.
  • Several superior officers attended the strategic meeting.
  • The chain of command requires you to report to your superior officer.