Command | Mean of command in English Dictionary

/kəˈmænd/

• Verb
• to give (someone) an order
1. She commanded us to leave.
2. Military leaders commanded the troops to open fire.
3. She commanded that work on the bridge cease immediately.
4. We had no choice but to do as they commanded.
• to have authority and control over (a group of people, such as soldiers)
1. He commands a platoon of 60.
• to deserve or be able to get or receive (something)
1. She has a reputation that commands attention/respect. [=people give her respect/attention because of her reputation]
2. With his skills and experience, he can command a high salary.

• to have and be able to use or control (something)
1. The company commands much power and influence in the business world.
2. They command many resources.
• to be in a place in which you can clearly see (something)
1. Their house is on a hill that commands an excellent view of the valley.
• Noun
• an order given to a person or animal to do something
1. We are expected to obey his commands.
2. She shouted out commands to the crew.
3. Begin on/at my command.
4. We started to teach the dog simple commands like “sit” and “lie down.”
5. The dog will only attack on my command. [=will only attack when I tell it to]
6. The soldiers marched on command. [=they marched when they were ordered to march]
• an instruction in the form of a code or signal that tells a computer to do something
1. You can perform several actions with keyboard commands.
2. The system recognizes voice commands.
• the power that someone (such as a military officer) has to give orders and to control a group of people
1. He was relieved of his command after being charged with misconduct.
2. He has command of 100 troops. = He has 100 troops under his command.
3. Who is the officer in command of the unit?
• control of something (such as a situation, activity, or feeling)
1. I assumed command of the business after my father's death.
2. He immediately took command of the situation.
3. She seems to be in (full) command of the situation. [=she seems to have complete control of the situation]
4. He finally felt in command of his life.
5. She stayed in command of herself [=she did not lose control of her emotions] during the trial.
• knowledge and skill that allows you to do or use something well
1. She has a good command of French. [=she speaks French well]
2. His command of the piano is impressive.
• a group of people or an area that is under the control of a military officer
1. He is an officer in the Middle East command.
2. He quickly earned the respect of his command.
• a group of military officers of high rank who give orders
1. The order came down from Naval Command.
• available for your use
1. They used every resource at their command. [=at their disposal]
2. If you need anything, please ask me. I am at your command. [=I am available to help you at any time]