colonel

/ˈkɝnəl/

IPA: /K ER1 N AH0 L/

noun
  1. 1

    A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).

verb
  1. 1

    To act as or like a colonel.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/colonel