executive officer
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English[edit]
Noun[edit]
executive officer (plural executive officers)
- (military) second in command of a military unit or ship
Usage notes[edit]
On a US Navy ship, one might say "XO, you have the Con." which means "Executive Officer, you have control of the ship."
Synonyms[edit]
- (abbreviation): XO
Translations[edit]
second in command of a military unit or ship
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