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Definition & Meaning of "command"in English

Command
01

an order, particularly given by someone in a position of authority 

command definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
commands
Examples
The general issued a command for the troops to advance towards the enemy positions. 
02

an instruction that tells a computer to perform a specific task or function 

command definition and meaning
Examples
She entered the command to save the document before closing the application. 
03

a military unit, area, or operation that is under the control and direction of one officer or leader 

Examples
He was given command of the entire naval fleet. 
04

authority or control over people, resources, or operations 

Examples
The officer took command of the troops. 
05

availability or readiness of resources or skills for immediate use 

Examples
The funds were at the company's command. 
06

expertise, mastery, or extensive knowledge in a particular area or skill 

Examples
She has a command of French literature. 
07

a position of highest authority or control in an organization, military unit, or operation 

Examples
He assumed command of the naval fleet. 
to command
01

to have authority over or be in charge of a unit in the army 

Transitive: to command a military unit [adj]
to command definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
command
3rd person singular
commands
Present participle
commanding
Past simple
commanded
Past participle
commanded
Examples
General Smith commands the 5th Infantry Division stationed in the southern region. 
02

to give an official order to a person or an animal to perform a particular task 

Ditransitive: to command sb to do sth
to command definition and meaning
Examples
The general commanded the soldiers to hold their positions until further notice. 
03

to have or exercise direct authority 

Intransitive
to command definition and meaning
Examples
As the captain of the ship, he commands with confidence and expertise. 
04

to demand or claim something as one's right 

Transitive: to command a demand or right
Examples
After years of hard work, she commanded a promotion within the company. 
05

to dominate or control a strategic position from a higher vantage point 

Transitive: to command a position
Examples
The fortress was strategically situated on the hill, allowing it to command the entire valley. 
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