flag-rank
Definition
Noun: - Naval rank: "flag-rank" refers to the rank of an officer in a navy who is entitled to fly a flag indicating command, specifically admiral or vice admiral. It denotes a position of high authority in naval hierarchy.
Usage Examples
- (He attained the rank of admiral or vice admiral.)
- (Only senior admirals can fly their own flag on a ship.)
Advanced Usage
- "to reach flag-rank": to achieve the highest echelons of naval command.
- Few officers ever reach flag-rank due to the intense competition and requirements. (Achieving the rank of admiral is rare.)
- "flag-rank officer": a naval officer holding the rank of admiral or vice admiral.
- The ceremony was attended by several flag-rank officers from allied navies. (Senior admirals were present.)
Variants and Related Words
- Flag-officer (n): an officer of flag-rank.
- The flag-officer commanded the entire fleet. (The admiral in charge.)
- Flag (n): a piece of cloth representing a unit or command, used here symbolically.
- His flag was raised upon assuming command. (The admiral's personal ensign.)
Synonyms
- Admiralty rank: the rank of an admiral.
- High naval command: the top tier of naval leadership.
Related Idioms
- "Fly the flag": to represent one's country or organization, often used in naval contexts.
- The flag-rank officer flew the flag during the diplomatic mission. (He represented the navy officially.)