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   com·mand

   /kəˈmand/

   verb

   • 1. give an authoritative order: "a gruff voice commanded us to enter" Similar ordergive orders togive the order totelldirectinstructcall onenjoinadjurechargerequireprescribeliterary:bid
   • ▪ have authority over; be in charge of (a unit): "he commanded a battalion at Normandy"
   • ▪ control or restrain (oneself or one's feelings): archaic "he commanded himself with an effort"
   • 2. dominate (a strategic position) from a superior height: "the two castles commanded the harbor" Similar be in charge ofbe in command ofhave charge ofhave control ofbe the leader ofbe the boss ofpreside overbe in authority overhold sway overheadleadrulegoverncontroldirectguidemanagesupervisesuperintendoverseebe in the driver's seatbe in the saddlebe at the helmtake the chairinformal:head uprun the showcall the shotscall the tune
   • 3. be in a strong enough position to have or secure (something): "no party commanded a majority" Similar receivebe givengetgainobtainsecure

   noun

   • 1. an authoritative order: "it's unlikely they'll obey your commands" Similar orderinstructiondirectivedirectioncommandmentinjunctiondemandstipulationrequirementexhortationbiddingrequestdecreedictatediktatedictrulingresolutionpronouncementordinancemandatefiatpreceptliterary:behestarchaic:hestrare:rescript
   • ▪ an instruction or signal that causes a computer to perform one of its basic functions.
   • ▪ authority, especially over armed forces: "an officer took command" Similar authoritycontrolchargepowerdirectiondominiondominationinfluenceswayguidanceleadershipmasteryrulegovernmentmanagementsupervisionsuperintendenceadministrationjurisdiction
   • ▪ the ability to use or control something: "he had a brilliant command of English" Similar knowledgemasterygraspgripcomprehensionunderstandingability influency in
   • ▪ a group of officers exercising control over a particular group or operation.
   • ▪ a body of troops or a district under the control of a particular officer.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French comander ‘to command’, from late Latin commandare, from com- (expressing intensive force) + mandare ‘commit, command’. Compare with commend.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › commandCommand Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : to direct authoritatively : order. commanded adherence to the rules. 2. : to exercise a dominating influence over : have command of: such as. a. : to have at one's immediate disposal. commands many resources. b. : to demand or receive as one's due. commands a high fee. : to overlook or dominate from or as if from a strategic position.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMMAND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   COMMAND definition: 1. an order, especially one given by a soldier: 2. control over someone or something and…. Learn more.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › commandCommand - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A command is an order that you have to follow, as long as the person who gives it has authority over you. You don't have to comply with your friend's command that you give him all your money.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › commandCOMMAND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Command definition: to direct with specific authority or prerogative; order. See examples of COMMAND used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMMAND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   15 meanings: 1. to order, require, or compel 2. to have or be in control or authority over (a person, situation, etc) 3. to.... Click for more definitions.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › commandCommand - definition of command by The Free Dictionary

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   com·mand. (kə-mănd′) v. com·mand·ed, com·mand·ing, com·mands. v.tr. 1. To direct with authority; give orders to. 2. To have control or authority over; rule: a general who commands an army. 3. To have at one's disposal: a person who commands seven languages. 4. To deserve and receive as due; exact: The troops' bravery commanded respect. 5. a.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcommand noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of command noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCOMMAND | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    COMMAND definition: 1. control over someone or something and responsibility for them: 2. an order to do something 3…. Learn more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americancommand noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    used to say that you are ready to do whatever someone asks you to do. See command in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: command. Definition of command noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.