command
9 ENTRIES FOUND:
commands;
commanded;
commanding
commands;
commanded;
commanding
Britannica Dictionary definition of COMMAND
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to give (someone) an order
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to tell (someone) to do something in a forceful and often official way
[+ object]
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She commanded us to leave.
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Military leaders commanded the troops to open fire.
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She commanded that work on the bridge cease immediately.
[no object]
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We had no choice but to do as they commanded.
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[+ object]
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to have authority and control over (a group of people, such as soldiers)
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He commands a platoon of 60.
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[+ object]
a
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to deserve or be able to get or receive (something)
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She has a reputation that commands attention/respect. [=people give her respect/attention because of her reputation]
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With his skills and experience, he can command a high salary.
b
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to have and be able to use or control (something)
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The company commands much power and influence in the business world.
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They command many resources.
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[+ object]
formal
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to be in a place in which you can clearly see (something)
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Their house is on a hill that commands an excellent view of the valley.
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command
/kəˈmænd/
noun
plural
commands
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command
/kəˈmænd/
noun
plural
commands
Britannica Dictionary definition of COMMAND
1
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an order given to a person or animal to do something
—
see also your wish is my command at 2wish
[count]
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We are expected to obey his commands.
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She shouted out commands to the crew.
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Begin on/at my command.
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We started to teach the dog simple commands like “sit” and “lie down.”
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The dog will only attack on my command. [=will only attack when I tell it to]
[noncount]
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The soldiers marched on command. [=they marched when they were ordered to march]
2
[count]
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an instruction in the form of a code or signal that tells a computer to do something
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You can perform several actions with keyboard commands.
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The system recognizes voice commands.
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[noncount]
a
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the power that someone (such as a military officer) has to give orders and to control a group of people
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see also chain of command
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He was relieved of his command after being charged with misconduct.
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He has command of 100 troops. = He has 100 troops under his command.
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Who is the officer in command of the unit?
b
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control of something (such as a situation, activity, or feeling)
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I assumed command of the business after my father's death.
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He immediately took command of the situation.
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She seems to be in (full) command of the situation. [=she seems to have complete control of the situation]
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He finally felt in command of his life.
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She stayed in command of herself [=she did not lose control of her emotions] during the trial.
4
[singular]
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knowledge and skill that allows you to do or use something well
— + of
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She has a good command of French. [=she speaks French well]
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His command of the piano is impressive.
5
[count]
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a group of people or an area that is under the control of a military officer
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He is an officer in the Middle East command.
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He quickly earned the respect of his command.
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[count]
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a group of military officers of high rank who give orders
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see also high command, second-in-command
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The order came down from Naval Command.
at your command
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available for your use
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They used every resource at their command. [=at their disposal]
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If you need anything, please ask me. I am at your command. [=I am available to help you at any time]
