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captained

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate UK //kˈæptɪnd// cap·tained

v. to lead a team or a group of people, especially in a sport. You use this when someone is the leader of a group for a specific reason.

v. to lead or command a team, ship, or group of people. Often used in the passive voice to describe the leadership role of a specific individual.


SIMPLE

She captained the team to a victory.

CONTEXTUAL

The captain captained the ship through the storm, keeping the crew safe and focused.

COMPLEX

Having captained the national side for over a decade, he brought a level of tactical discipline that younger players struggled to replicate.

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