Captaining: meaning, definitions and examples
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captaining
[ ˈkæp.tɪ.nɪŋ ]
leading team
Captaining refers to the act of leading or being in charge of a team or group, particularly in sports or other competitive situations. A captain is responsible for guiding the team, making strategic decisions, and often acting as a representative of the group.
Synonyms
commanding, directing, governing, leading
Examples of usage
- He spent years captaining his school’s football team.
- Captaining the national team is a great honor for any player.
- She is known for captaining various local clubs.
- After captaining his team to victory, he was celebrated as a hero.
Translations
Translations of the word "captaining" in other languages:
🇵🇹 capitanear
🇮🇳 कप्तानी करना
🇩🇪 kapitän sein
🇮🇩 memimpin
🇺🇦 керування
🇵🇱 kapitanowanie
🇯🇵 キャプテンを務める
🇫🇷 diriger
🇪🇸 capitanear
🇹🇷 kaptanlık yapmak
🇰🇷 선장이 되다
🇸🇦 القيادة
🇨🇿 být kapitánem
🇸🇰 byť kapitánom
🇨🇳 担任队长
🇸🇮 biti kapitan
🇮🇸 að vera skipstjóri
🇰🇿 капитан болу
🇬🇪 კაპიტნის როლის შესრულება
🇦🇿 kapitanlıq etmək
🇲🇽 capitanear
Etymology
The word 'captain' originates from the Late Latin word 'capitanus', which itself comes from 'caput', meaning 'head'. The term was adopted into the Old French as 'capitaine'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a leader or a person who commands a ship. Over time, it evolved to its current use, encompassing leadership roles in sports and other team settings. The term emphasizes authority, direction, and responsibility, hallmarks of a captain’s role in various contexts. Captaining thus signifies not just an official title, but also a set of duties that include strategy formulation, morale boosting, and conflict resolution.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,090, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.