Definitions

1. noun

a person in a position of authority, especially a senior police officer

“The major gave instructions to the team.”

2. adjective

great in amount, degree, or intensity

“The major earthquake caused widespread destruction.”

3. noun

a major, especially in a university

“She was a major at the university, studying business.”

4. noun

a senior player in a sports team

“He was a major for the football team.”

5. noun

a major musical theme

“The major was repeated throughout the symphony.”

6. verb

to make or declare something officially or formally

“The company majored the new policy at the meeting.”