Definitions

1. noun

the person in charge of a ship, boat, or aircraft, or the person in charge of a team or group

“The captain of the soccer team led his team to victory.”

2. noun

a high-ranking naval officer

“The captain was in charge of the entire fleet.”

3. noun

the person in charge of a space vehicle or spacecraft

“The captain of the space station had to make a difficult decision.”

4. verb

to take the lead in a task or activity

“She captain-ed the team to success.”

5. verb

to pilot or navigate a ship, boat, or aircraft

“He captain-ed the plane to its destination.”