Command

Quick meaning: Command is a noun meaning An order to do something.

Meaning

An order to do something.

More Meanings

1. The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.
2. power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.
3. A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control.
4. The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.
5. Dominating situation; range or control or oversight; extent of view or outlook.
6. (computing) A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.
7. (military) 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.

Example Sentences

to have command of an army

a good command of language

he had command of the situation

I was given a command to cease shooting.

Word Forms

• commands
• commanding
• commanded
• commandest
• commandedst
• commandeth

Synonyms for command

Depending on context, synonyms include behest, bidding, commandment, decree, demand, dictate.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include control, bidding, mastery, dominate, instruction, require.

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