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   Com·mand

   /kəˈmand/

   

   verb

   • 1. give an authoritative order: "a gruff voice commanded us to enter" Similar ordergive orders togive the order totelldirectinstructcall onenjoinadjurechargerequireprescribeliterary:bid
   • ▪ have authority over; be in charge of (a unit): "he commanded a battalion at Normandy"
   • ▪ control or restrain (oneself or one's feelings): archaic "he commanded himself with an effort"
   • 2. dominate (a strategic position) from a superior height: "the two castles commanded the harbor" Similar be in charge ofbe in command ofhave charge ofhave control ofbe the leader ofbe the boss ofpreside overbe in authority overhold sway overheadleadrulegoverncontroldirectguidemanagesupervisesuperintendoverseebe in the driver's seatbe in the saddlebe at the helmtake the chairinformal:head uprun the showcall the shotscall the tune
   • 3. be in a strong enough position to have or secure (something): "no party commanded a majority" Similar receivebe givengetgainobtainsecure

   noun

   • 1. an authoritative order: "it's unlikely they'll obey your commands" Similar orderinstructiondirectivedirectioncommandmentinjunctiondemandstipulationrequirementexhortationbiddingrequestdecreedictatediktatedictrulingresolutionpronouncementordinancemandatefiatpreceptliterary:behestarchaic:hestrare:rescript
   • ▪ an instruction or signal that causes a computer to perform one of its basic functions.
   • ▪ authority, especially over armed forces: "an officer took command" Similar authoritycontrolchargepowerdirectiondominiondominationinfluenceswayguidanceleadershipmasteryrulegovernmentmanagementsupervisionsuperintendenceadministrationjurisdiction
   • ▪ the ability to use or control something: "he had a brilliant command of English" Similar knowledgemasterygraspgripcomprehensionunderstandingability influency in
   • ▪ a group of officers exercising control over a particular group or operation.
   • ▪ a body of troops or a district under the control of a particular officer.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French comander ‘to command’, from late Latin commandare, from com- (expressing intensive force) + mandare ‘commit, command’. Compare with commend.

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   Definitions of command. noun. an authoritative direction or instruction to do something. synonyms: bid, bidding, dictation. see more. noun. the power or authority to command. “an admiral in command ” see more. noun. a position of highest authority. “the corporation has just undergone a change in command ” see more. noun. availability for use.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitioncommand noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of command noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › commandCommand - definition of command by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To direct with authority; give orders to. 2. To have control or authority over; rule: a general who commands an army. 3. To have at one's disposal: a person who commands seven languages. 4. To deserve and receive as due; exact: The troops' bravery commanded respect. 5. a.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMMAND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · In computing, a command is an instruction that you give to a computer. 8. uncountable noun. If someone has command of a situation, they have control of it because they have, or seem to have, power or authority. Whoever was waiting for them there had command of the situation.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › commandCOMMAND | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   verb. formal uk / kəˈmɑːnd / us. command verb (CONTROL) to control someone or something and tell them what to do: He commanded the armed forces. command verb (ORDER) to order someone to do something: [ + to do sth ] The officer commanded his men to shoot. command attention/loyalty/respect, etc.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › commandCOMMAND Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   Command definition: to direct with specific authority or prerogative; order. See examples of COMMAND used in a sentence.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › commandCommand Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   COMMAND meaning: 1 : to give (someone) an order to tell (someone) to do something in a forceful and often official way; 2 : to have authority and control over (a group of people, such as soldiers)