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Commands

/kəˈmɑːndz/

An order to do something.

📖 Definitions of "Commands"

noun
  1. 1

    An order to do something.

    "I was given a command to cease shooting."

  2. 2

    The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.

    "to have command of an army"

  3. 3

    Power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.

    "England has long held command of the sea"

  4. 4

    A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control.

    "General Smith was placed in command."

verb
  1. 1

    To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.

    "The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner."

  2. 2

    To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.

    "to command an army or a ship"

  3. 3

    To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.

    "he commanded silence"

  4. 4

    To dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.

    "Bridges commanded by a fortified house. (Motley.)"

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