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officer

intermediateB1

/ˈɔːfɪsər/ · of-fi-cer

A person holding a position of authority or responsibility in an organization, often in a governmental or military context.

Meanings

nounformal

A person holding a position of authority or responsibility in an organization, often in a governmental or military context.

ایک ایسا شخص جو کسی تنظیم میں اختیار یا ذمہ داری کا عہدہ رکھتا ہو، عموماً حکومت یا فوج کے حوالے سے۔

افسر

afsar

Formal: حکام

Synonyms

agentrepresentativeadministratorایجنٹنمائندہمنتظم

Antonyms

subordinateemployeeفرنیچرملازم

Common Collocations

  • police officer
  • government officer
  • military officer

Example Sentences

The officer was responsible for maintaining law and order in the community.

افسر کو کمیونٹی میں قانون و نظم برقرار رکھنے کی ذمہ داری دی گئی تھی۔

Afsar ko community mein qanoon o nazm barqarar rakhne ki zimmedari di gayi thi.

She was promoted to officer after years of dedicated service.

سالوں کی محنت کے بعد، وہ افسر کے درجے پر ترقی پا گئی۔

Salon ki mehnat ke baad, woh afsar ke darje par taraqqi paa gayi.

The military officer gave orders to his troops for the next mission.

فوجی افسر نے اپنی فوج کو اگلی مشن کے لیے احکامات دیے۔

Fauji afsar ne apni fauj ko agle mission ke liye ahkaamat diye.

Easily Confused With

official:An 'officer' has authority in an organization, while an 'official' refers to a person with a formal role, often within a government.

Word Family

officiate
verbسرپرستی کرنا
officious
adjectiveپرمشقت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an officer standing tall in uniform, representing authority.

Picture a police officer directing traffic.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "officium" — a duty or service

First known use: 14th century

The word 'officer' has its roots in the Latin term 'officium', which referred to a duty or service. It evolved through Old French before becoming part of Middle English.