conn
word
/ˈkɑn/
kahn
/kˈɒn/
kon
Definition
To direct or steer a ship or boat, specifically giving commands for its navigation.
Usage & Nuances
'Conn' is a nautical term, mainly used in naval or maritime contexts. It is formal and uncommon in daily English, replaced by 'steer' or 'command' outside specialized usage. Common phrases are 'take the conn' (assume direction) and 'have the conn' (currently in command). Not used for cars or planes.
Spanish: dirigir (barco) - gobernar (barco) - comandar (barco)Portuguese (BR): governar (barco) - dirigir (barco) - comandar (barco)Portuguese (PT): governar (barco) - dirigir (barco) - comandar (barco)Chinese (Simplified): 操舵（船舶） - 指挥（船只驾驶）Chinese (Traditional): 操舵（船舶） - 指揮（船隻駕駛）Hindi: जहाज़ चलाना - जहाज़ का संचालन करनाArabic: قيادة السفينة - توجيه السفينةBengali: নির্দেশনা দেওয়া - স্টিয়ার করা (জাহাজ চালানো)Russian: управлять - давать команды (корабль)Japanese: 操舵する - 指揮を執る（船）Vietnamese: chỉ huy - điều khiển (tàu thuyền)Korean: 조타하다 - 지휘하다(선박)Turkish: kumanda etmek - sevk etmek (gemi)Urdu: کمانڈ کرنا - ہدایت دینا (جہاز)Indonesian: chỉ huy - điều khiển (tàu, thuyền)
Example Sentences
Who has the conn right now?
basic
After the storm hit, the first officer took the conn.
natural
He confidently told the crew, 'I have the conn.'
natural
Before leaving the bridge, make sure someone has the conn.
natural
The captain gave him the conn to steer the ship.
basic
He learned how to conn the small boat.
basic