- 1an officer of middle rank in the army, navy, or air force Lieutenant Paul Fisher see second lieutenant
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- 2(in compounds) an officer just below the rank mentioned a lieutenant colonel
- 3a police officer or firefighter of fairly high rank
- 4a person who helps someone who is above them in rank or who performs their duties when that person is unable to
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