command

command: I UK [kəˈmɑːnd] / US [kəˈmænd] noun
Word forms "command":
singular command plural commands
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1) [countable] an official order

Who gave the command to open fire?

2) [countable] computing an instruction that you give to a computer to make it do something

the log-on command

3) [uncountable] control of a group of people, especially in the armed forces
in command:
Franco was in overall command of the military.
be under someone's command:
The ship is under the command of Captain Blake.

4) [uncountable] control of something such as a situation or your feelings
take command (of something):
United soon took command of the game.
in command of yourself/your emotions etc:
He tries to project the image of a man in command of himself.

5)

a) [countable] a section of the armed forces that does a particular job and has its own leader

b) a group of officers who control a section of an army, navy, or air force

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- at your command

- command of something

II UK [kəˈmɑːnd] / US [kəˈmænd] verb
Word forms "command":
present tense I/you/we/they command he/she/it commands present participle commanding past tense commanded past participle commanded
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1)

a) [transitive] to be the leader of a group of people, especially in the armed forces

The platoon was commanded by Lt. John F. Williams.

b) to be in charge of an activity that involves a group of people, especially in the armed forces

Lovell commanded the Apollo 13 mission to the moon.

2) [intransitive/transitive] to officially order someone to do something
command someone to do something:
He commanded his men to retreat.
command (that):
The King commanded that she be executed.

3) [transitive] to have something such as people's respect or attention

He commands the respect of everyone who works for him.

4) [transitive] formal to have a particular price or value, especially a high one

Ivory still commands a very high price.

5) [transitive] formal if a place commands a view, you can see that view from it

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Synonyms:

Order, direct, bid, charge, require, enjoin, Order, direction, injunction, mandate, behest, hest, bidding, charge, requirement, requisition, commandment, word of command / Rule, govern, sway, control, lead, preside over, have authority over, Rule, sway, authority, power, dominion, government, control, ascendency, supremacy / Claim, challenge, exact, compel, demand / Overlook, have under vision or range, dominate, control, Govern, rule, lead, have sway, exercise authority, have control, take the lead

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command — vb Command, order, bid, enjoin, direct, instruct, charge mean to issue orders to someone to give, get, or do something. Command and order agree in stressing the idea of authority, command implying its more formal and official exercise {the… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Command — may refer to: Command (computing), a statement in a computer language COMMAND.COM, the default operating system shell and command line interpreter for DOS Command (military formation), an organizational unit Command key, a modifier key on Apple… … Wikipedia
Command HQ — Developer(s) Ozark Softscape Publisher(s) Microplay Software Designer(s) Danielle Bunten Berry … Wikipedia
Command — Command слово на английском языке (рус. Команда), являющееся названием компьютерных терминов: Command шаблон проектирования, используемый при объектно ориентированном программировании, представляющий действие; COMMAND.COM … … Википедия
Command — Com*mand , n. 1. An authoritative order requiring obedience; a mandate; an injunction. [1913 Webster] Awaiting what command their mighty chief Had to impose. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. The possession or exercise of authority. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Command (3M) — Command торговая марка систем крепления, которые производятся международной компанией 3M. Продукция Command предназначена для закрепления на вертикальной поверхности предметов домашнего обихода и офисных принадлежностей. Уникальность… … Википедия
command — ● command nom masculin (de commander) Personne au nom de laquelle on se porte acquéreur ou adjudicataire. ● command (homonymes) nom masculin (de commander) comment adverbe ⇒COMMAND, subst. masc. DR. Acquéreur réel sur le commandement de qui un… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Command — Com*mand (?; 61), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Commanded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Commanding}.] [OE. comaunden, commanden, OF. comander, F. commander, fr. L. com + mandare to commit to, to command. Cf. {Commend}, {Mandate}.] 1. To order with authority; to lay… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
command — [kə mand′, kəmänd′] vt. [ME commanden < OFr comander < VL * commandare < L com , intens. + mandare, to commit, entrust: see MANDATE] 1. to give an order or orders to; direct with authority 2. to have authority or jurisdiction over;… … English World dictionary
command — I verb adjure, authorize, bid, call for, call upon, charge, compel, constrain, decree, demand, direct, direct imperatively, enact, exact, exercise authority, force, give directions, give orders, govern, have control, hominem iubere facere, homini … Law dictionary
command — ► VERB 1) give an authoritative order. 2) be in charge of (a military unit). 3) dominate (a strategic position) from a superior height. 4) be in a position to receive or secure: emeralds command a high price. ► NOUN 1) an authoritative order. 2) … English terms dictionary

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