command

Phonetics

/kəˈmɑːnd/

/kəˈmænd/

noun

An order to do something.
Example: I was given a command to cease shooting.
The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.
Example: to have command of an army
Power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.
Example: England has long held command of the sea
A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control.
Example: General Smith was placed in command.
The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.
A body or troops, or any naval or military force, under the control of a particular officer; by extension, any object or body in someone's charge.
Dominating situation; range or control or oversight; extent of view or outlook.
A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.
The degree of control a pitcher has over his pitches.
Example: He's got good command tonight.
A command performance.

verb

To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
Example: The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner.
To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.
Example: to command an army or a ship
To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.
Example: he commanded silence
To dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.
Example: Bridges commanded by a fortified house. (Motley.)
To exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim.
Example: A good magistrate commands the respect and affections of the people.
To hold, to control the use of.
Example: The fort commanded the bay.
To have a view, as from a superior position.
To direct to come; to bestow.

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