brigadier

/ˌbrɪɡəˈdɪər/ /ˌbrɪɡeɪˈdɪər/

Meanings

noun

An army rank; an officer commanding a brigade.

Examples :

"The brigadier inspected the troops before they deployed. "

noun

The highest field officer grade, below general officers, NATO grade O7

Examples :

"The brigadier gave the order to advance, knowing his decision would impact the entire battalion. "

military position government

Related Words

knowing verb

/ˈnəʊɪŋ/ /ˈnoʊɪŋ/

To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.

"He knew something terrible was going to happen."

officer noun

/ˈɑfɪsɚ/ /ˈɒfɪsə/ /ˈɔfɪsɚ/

One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

"The school officer made sure all the students stayed in line during the parade. "

battalion noun

/bəˈtælɪən/

An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.

"The army battalion was responsible for securing the town square. "

commanding verb

/kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/ /kəˈmændɪŋ/

To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.

"The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner."

advance noun

/ədˈvaːns/ /ədˈvɑːns/ /ədˈvæns/

A forward move; improvement or progression.

"an advance in health or knowledge"

general noun

/ˈd͡ʒɛnɹəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəl/

A general fact or proposition; a generality.

"We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars."

deployed verb

/dɪˈplɔɪd/ /diˈplɔɪd/

To prepare and arrange (usually military unit or units) for use.

"The company deployed extra staff to the customer service department to handle the holiday rush. "

officers noun

/ˈɑfɪsɚz/ /ˈɒfɪsəz/ /ˈɔfɪsɚz/

One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

"The school officers organized the fundraising event. "

decision noun

/dɪˈsɪʒən/

The act of deciding.

"After careful consideration, the student made a decision about which college to attend. "

highest adjective

/ˈhaɪ.ɪst/

Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.

"The balloon rose high in the sky. The wall was high. a high mountain"

inspected verb

/ɪnˈspɛktɪd/ /ɪnˈspɛktəd/

To examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize.

"Inspect the system for leaks."

brigade noun

/bɹɪˈɡeɪd/

A group of people organized for a common purpose.

"a work brigade; a fire brigade"