Definitions

1. noun

a non-commissioned officer in the British Army, ranking above lance corporal and below corporal

“The sargent led the new recruits to the training ground.”

2. noun

a senior police officer in some Commonwealth countries

“The sargent was in charge of traffic control at the accident site.”

3. noun

a person who is in charge of a group, especially a group of musicians

“The sargent led the orchestra through the challenging symphony.”

4. verb

to police or control something, especially a group of people

“The new law will sargent the streets to reduce crime.”