skipper
gb/skˈɪpɚ/ us/skˈɪpɚ/
B2
English
~ 8500
csapatkapitány, kapitány, kapitányként vezet, főnök, busalepke
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
the skipper of [team]
The skipper lifted the trophy after the final whistle.
A csapatkapitány a lefújás után felemelte a trófeát.
As skipper, she always talks to the referee before the match.
Csapatkapitányként mindig beszél a játékvezetővel a mérkőzés előtt.
The coach named a new skipper for the upcoming season.
Reporters asked the skipper how the team would respond after the loss.
Our skipper is only twenty years old but already a great leader.
Learner examples
The skipper of the team scored the first goal.
A csapat csapatkapitánya szerezte az első gólt.
Our skipper speaks to the players before every game.
A csapatkapitányunk minden meccs előtt beszél a játékosokkal.
They chose him as the new skipper last year.
The skipper wears an armband during the match.
I think the skipper is the best player on the team.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "skipper" for any leader. In sports, "skipper" usually means the official team captain, not just any strong player or coach. In general situations, "leader" or "boss" is more natural.
Meaning
captain of a sports team
Collocations
team skipper
|club skipper
|new skipper
|national skipper
|the team's skipper
|appointed skipper
Synonyms
captain (The most common general word; slightly more formal and more widely understood than "skipper".)
|
team leader (Emphasizes leadership role, not the official title in sports.)
Antonyms
regular player (A team member without any special leadership role.)
Themes
sports
|people
|jobs
Definition
The main leader of a sports team, usually called the captain.
The officially designated captain of a sports team, responsible for leading the players on and often off the field.
NOUN
B2
2
kapitány
A2
Usage pattern:
the skipper of [a ship/boat/plane]
The skipper ordered everyone on deck as the storm approached.
A vihar közeledtével a kapitány mindenkit a fedélzetre rendelt.
Our skipper has been sailing these waters for thirty years.
A kapitányunk harminc éve vitorlázik ezeken a vizeken.
Before we left the harbor, the skipper checked all the safety equipment.
The skipper and the first mate discussed the new route.
Passengers were asked to follow the instructions of the skipper at all times.
Learner examples
The skipper told us to put on life jackets.
A kapitány azt mondta, hogy vegyük fel a mentőmellényt.
Our skipper knows the lake very well.
A kapitányunk nagyon jól ismeri a tavat.
I asked the skipper how long the trip would be.
The skipper stood at the front of the boat.
Everyone listened when the skipper spoke.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "skipper" is only for small boats. It is more common for smaller boats and informal situations, but it can also be used informally for larger vessels or aircraft. For formal writing, "captain" is usually better.
Meaning
captain of a boat or craft
Collocations
ship's skipper
|yacht skipper
|boat skipper
|fishing skipper
|experienced skipper
|the skipper and crew
Synonyms
captain (Standard and often more formal; used widely for large ships and aircraft.)
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master (Technical nautical term, mainly used in legal or professional marine contexts.)
Antonyms
crew member (Someone working on the vessel who is not in overall command.)
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passenger (Someone on the vessel who has no responsibility for operating it.)
Themes
travel
|transport
|jobs
|transportation
Definition
The person who is in charge of a boat, ship, or sometimes a plane.
The person who is in command of a ship, boat, or sometimes an aircraft, and is responsible for its safe operation and crew.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
[someone] skippers [a team/boat]
She will skipper the national team at the World Cup.
Ő vezeti majd csapatkapitányként a válogatottat a világbajnokságon.
He has skippered the yacht across the Atlantic three times.
Háromszor vezette át kapitányként a jachtot az Atlanti-óceánon.
The veteran midfielder will skipper the side in tomorrow's match.
Jackson skippered the vessel through icy waters without incident.
He first skippered his country when he was only twenty-three.
Learner examples
She will skipper our team in the final.
Ő vezeti majd csapatkapitányként a csapatunkat a döntőben.
He has skippered this boat for many years.
Sok éve vezeti kapitányként ezt a hajót.
Next season, a new player will skipper the side.
My uncle sometimes skippers a small fishing boat.
He skippered the team to an easy win.
Common mistake:
Learners may try to use "skipper" for any kind of leadership, for example "She skippers the company." In business or everyday life, verbs like "lead", "manage", or "run" are more natural; "skipper" is mainly for sports teams and boats/ships.
Meaning
to act as captain
Collocations
skipper a side
|skipper the team
|skipper the yacht
|skippered the vessel
|skippered his country
|skippered them to victory
Synonyms
captain (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and widely understood as both noun and verb.)
|
lead (General word for guiding others; does not always mean having an official captain role.)
Antonyms
follow (Describes taking direction from others instead of being in charge.)
Themes
sports
|travel
|jobs
|transportation
Definition
To be the captain or main leader of a team or a boat, ship, or plane.
To serve as the captain or person in charge of a sports team, ship, boat, or aircraft.
NOUN
C1
INFORMAL
4
főnök
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone's] skipper
Our new skipper is much stricter about safety rules.
Az új főnökünk sokkal szigorúbban veszi a biztonsági szabályokat.
I’ll have to ask the skipper before I can approve your request.
Meg kell kérdeznem a főnököt, mielőtt jóváhagyhatom a kérését.
The soldiers waited for their skipper to give the order to move.
Everyone at the station respects the skipper's experience.
The skipper called the team together for a quick meeting.
Learner examples
My skipper said I could leave early.
A főnököm azt mondta, hogy korábban elmehetek.
You should talk to the skipper about your hours.
Beszélned kellene a főnökkel a munkaidődről.
The workers like their new skipper.
The skipper told us what to do today.
He became the skipper of the small team last year.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "skipper" is neutral like "manager". It is informal and often sounds slangy or very context-specific. In normal business English, "manager", "supervisor", or "boss" are more usual.
Meaning
boss or person in charge
Collocations
my skipper
|old skipper
|police skipper
|army skipper
|talk to the skipper
|the station skipper
Synonyms
boss (The most common informal word for the person you work for; not limited to specific fields.)
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commander (More formal and military; stresses official authority rather than informality.)
Antonyms
subordinate (Someone lower in rank who follows orders from the skipper.)
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employee (A person who works for the skipper rather than managing others.)
Themes
work
|people
Definition
An informal word for your boss or the person in charge of your group.
An informal term for a boss, supervisor, or commanding officer, especially in workplaces, the military, or emergency services.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
5
busalepke
C2
Usage pattern:
a [type of] skipper
We spotted a small skipper resting on the grass.
Egy apró busalepkét láttunk a fűben pihenni.
Several species of skipper can be found in this meadow during summer.
Nyáron több busalepkefaj is megtalálható ezen a réten.
The guide pointed out the hooked antennae that distinguish a skipper from other butterflies.
This field is an important habitat for the rare marsh skipper.
Skippers are known for their rapid, darting flight.
Learner examples
I saw a little skipper on the flower.
Láttam egy kis busalepkét a virágon.
The book shows pictures of many skippers.
A könyv sok busalepkéről mutat képeket.
This park is home to a special type of skipper.
The skipper moved very fast from plant to plant.
She studies skippers and other butterflies.
Common mistake:
Learners may think "skipper" always means the captain of a team or boat and not realize it can also name a kind of insect. In science or nature texts, the context usually makes it clear that an insect is meant.
Meaning
a type of skipper butterfly
Collocations
skipper butterfly
|grass skipper
|small skipper
|clouded skipper
|rare skipper
|skipper species
Synonyms
skipper butterfly (More specific term often used in field guides; clearly marks it as a butterfly-type insect.)
Themes
nature
|animals
|science
Definition
A small insect like a butterfly, with a thick body and quick, jumping flight, called a skipper.
A small, fast-flying insect of the family Hesperiidae, resembling a butterfly with a stout body and hooked antennae, commonly called a skipper.
Grammar
Dictionary form
skipper
IPA
GB/skˈɪpɚ/
US/skˈɪpɚ/
Syllables & stress
skip - per (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (skip)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: skipper
- Plural: skippers
Verb
- Base: skipper
- 3rd Person Singular: skippers
- Present Participle: skippering
- Past: skippered
Word family
Forms
skippers
noun
skippering
verb
skippered
verb
Expressions
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