first lieutenant
The term "first lieutenant" refers to a specific military rank in many armed forces, denoting a junior commissioned officer with varying responsibilities depending on the branch and country.
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Definition
B2Armed Forces
(formal, rank)A commissioned officer rank above second lieutenant and below captain.
Example
- He was promoted to first lieutenant after two years of service.
- As a first lieutenant, she took on more leadership responsibilities.
C1Navy
(formal, position)A senior officer responsible for ship maintenance and discipline, not necessarily a rank.
Example
- The first lieutenant oversaw the crew's daily tasks and ship upkeep.
B2General
(informal)A deputy or assistant to a leader in various fields.
Example
- She acted as the first lieutenant to the CEO, handling many of his daily tasks.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "first lieutenant":
second lieutenantlieutenant junior gradelieutenant colonellieutenant generalfirst officerlieutenant governorfirst sergeantleading seamanlance corporalfleet captain