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 — 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
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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 — Com*mand , v. i. 1. To have or to exercise direct authority; to govern; to sway; to influence; to give an order or orders. [1913 Webster] And reigned, commanding in his monarchy. Shak. [1913 Webster] For the king had so commanded concerning… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
command — I. verb Etymology: Middle English comanden, from Anglo French cumander, from Vulgar Latin *commandare, alteration of Latin commendare to commit to one s charge more at commend Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. to direct authoritatively ;… … New Collegiate Dictionary
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