Meaning oflieutenantin English

Noun

1. a military officer rank above ensign and below captain; junior commissioned officer
   The lieutenant led the platoon into battle.
2. a rank above second lieutenant and below captain
   The police lieutenant investigated the crime scene.
3. US naval officer rank; above Ensign
   The Navy promoted him to lieutenant after five years.
4. US Coast Guard officer; below Lieutenant Commander
   The Coast Guard lieutenant was in charge of the rescue mission.
5. british Army officer; above Second Lieutenant
   The lieutenant commanded a company of soldiers in the British Army.
6. british naval officer; above Sub-Lieutenant
   The Royal Navy appointed him as a lieutenant on the warship.
7. a person managing plans for a senior person
   The lieutenant assisted the general in planning the military operation.
8. the second-in-command of a group
   The team's lieutenant took charge when the captain was absent.