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Command
01
an order, particularly given by someone in a position of authority
Example
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 or region under the control of a single officer
03
the power or authority to command
04
availability for use
05
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
06
a position of highest authority
07
an instruction that tells a computer to perform a specific task or function
Example
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]
Example
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
Example
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
Example
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
Example
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
Example
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.
