command
co
mmand
ˈmænd
mānd
British pronunciation
/kəmˈɑːnd/

Definition & Meaning of "command"in English

Command
01

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

command definition and meaning
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The general issued a command for the troops to advance towards the enemy positions.
She followed the captain 's command to lower the sails as the storm approached.
02

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

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He was given command of the entire naval fleet.
The general took command of the army after the previous leader resigned.
03

authority or control over people, resources, or operations

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The officer took command of the troops.
She held command over the project team.
04

availability or readiness of resources or skills for immediate use

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The funds were at the company 's command.
Knowledge of multiple languages was at his command.
05

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

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She has a command of French literature.
His command of negotiation tactics is impressive.
06

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

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He assumed command of the naval fleet.
The officer was promoted to command of the division.
07

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

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She entered the command to save the document before closing the application.
Commands like " cd " and " ls " are used in the terminal to navigate and list files in Unix-based operating systems.
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
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General Smith commands the 5th Infantry Division stationed in the southern region.
With a flick of his wrist and a resounding voice, Commander Roberts commands his battalion like a maestro conducting an orchestra of valor.
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
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The general commanded the soldiers to hold their positions until further notice.
The trainer commanded the dog to sit and stay during the obedience training session.
03

to have or exercise direct authority

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

to demand or claim something as one's right

Transitive: to command a demand or right
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After years of hard work, she commanded a promotion within the company.
The lawyer commanded a hefty fee for his services due to his expertise in the field.
05

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

Transitive: to command a position
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The fortress was strategically situated on the hill, allowing it to command the entire valley.
The generals decided to position their artillery on the elevated ridge to better command the battlefield.
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