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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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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › commandCommand - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A command is an order that you have to follow, as long as the person who gives it has authority over you. You don't have to comply with your friend's command that you give him all your money.

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

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   2 days ago · Your command of something, such as a foreign language, is your knowledge of it and your ability to use this knowledge. His command of English was excellent. [ + of] ...a singer with a natural command of melody. Synonyms: knowledge, ability, grasp, mastery More Synonyms of command.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcommand 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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCOMMAND | 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.

6. 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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcommand verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   /kəˈmɑːnd/ /kəˈmænd/ Verb Forms. order. (of somebody in a position of authority) to tell somebody to do something synonym order. command somebody to do something He commanded his men to retreat. command something She commanded the release of the prisoners. command (somebody) + speech ‘Come here!’ he commanded (them).

8. www.yourdictionary.com › commandCommand Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   To have authority or jurisdiction over; control. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To overlook, as from a height. Webster's New World. To have at one's disposal. A person who commands seven languages. American Heritage. To have ready for use. To command a large vocabulary. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. More Verb Definitions (7)