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verb
- 1. give an authoritative or peremptory order: "a gruff voice commanded us to enter" Similar
- 2. dominate (a strategic position) from a superior height: "the fortress commands the shortest Channel crossing" Similar
noun
- 1. an authoritative order: "he obeyed her commands without question" Similar
- 2. the ability to use or control something: "he had a brilliant command of English" Similar
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COMMAND definition: 1. an order, especially one given by a soldier: 2. control over someone or something and…. Learn more.
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.
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.
Command definition: to direct with specific authority or prerogative; order. See examples of COMMAND used in a sentence.
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.
COMMAND meaning: 1. an order, especially one given by a soldier: 2. control over someone or something and…. Learn more.
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.