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BNC: 2166 COCA: 2378

command
1 command /kəˈmænd/ verb
commands; commanded; commanding
1 command
/kəˈmænd/
verb
commands; commanded; commanding
Learner's definition of COMMAND
1 
: to give (someone) an order : to tell (someone) to do something in a forceful and often official way命令；指示
[+ object]
[no object]
2 
[+ object] : to have authority and control over (a group of people, such as soldiers)指挥，控制（士兵等）
3 
[+ object]
a  : to deserve or be able to get or receive (something)值得；应得
b  : to have and be able to use or control (something)拥有；掌握
4 
[+ object] formal : to be in a place in which you can clearly see (something)俯瞰；俯临
2 command /kəˈmænd/ noun
plural commands
2 command
/kəˈmænd/
noun
plural commands
Learner's definition of COMMAND
1 
: an order given to a person or animal to do something（给人或动物的）命令
[count]
[noncount]
— see also your wish is my command at 2wish
2 
[count] : an instruction in the form of a code or signal that tells a computer to do something（计算机的）指令，命令
3 
[noncount]
a  : the power that someone (such as a military officer) has to give orders and to control a group of people指挥权；控制权
— see also chain of command
Synonyms see: power
b  : control of something (such as a situation, activity, or feeling)控制；管辖
4 
[singular] : knowledge and skill that allows you to do or use something well掌握；精通— + of
5 
[count] : a group of people or an area that is under the control of a military officer兵团；军区
6 
[count] : a group of military officers of high rank who give orders司令部；指挥部
— see also high command, second-in-command

at your command

: available for your use可使用的；可支配的
BNC: 2166 COCA: 2378

command

1 of 3

verb

com·​mand kə-ˈmand How to pronounce command (audio)
commanded; commanding; commands

transitive verb

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
c
: to overlook or dominate from or as if from a strategic position
a hill that commands the city
d
: to have military command of as senior officer
command a regiment
3
obsolete : to order or request to be given

intransitive verb

1
: to have or exercise direct authority : govern
a leader who knows how to command well
2
: to give orders
Rob seldom commanded, but when he did Master Ted had to give in. Louisa May Alcott
3
: to be commander
The general will command at the western front.
4
: to dominate as if from an elevated place
commandable
kə-ˈman-də-bəl How to pronounce command (audio)
adjective

command

2 of 3

noun

1
a
: an order given
The command was to hold fire.
b(1)
: a signal that actuates a device (such as a control mechanism in a spacecraft or one step in a computer)
(2)
: the activation of a device by means of such a signal
(3)
: a line of code (see code entry 1 sense 5) instructing a computer to send such a signal
2
a
: the ability to control : mastery
She was in command of her emotions.
b
: the authority or right to command
the officer in command
c(1)
: the power to dominate
The fort has command of the valley.
(2)
: scope of vision
The tower provides a wide command of the neighboring hills.
d
: facility in use
a good command of French
e
: control sense 1d
a pitcher with good command of his curveball
3
: the act of commanding
The troops will charge at command.
4
: the personnel, area, or organization under a commander
specifically : a unit of the U.S. Air Force higher than an air force
5
: a position of highest usually military authority
He was relieved of his command after being charged with misconduct.

command

3 of 3

adjective

: done on command or request
a command performance
Phrases
on command
: when an order is given : in response to a command
a dog trained to attack on command

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Choose the Right Synonym for command

Verb

command, order, bid, enjoin, direct, instruct, charge mean to issue orders.

command and order imply authority and usually some degree of formality and impersonality.

command stresses official exercise of authority.

a general commanding troops

order may suggest peremptory or arbitrary exercise.

ordered his employees about

bid suggests giving orders peremptorily (as to children or servants).

she bade him be seated

enjoin implies giving an order or direction authoritatively and urgently and often with admonition or solicitude.

a sign enjoining patrons to be quiet

direct and instruct both connote expectation of obedience and usually concern specific points of procedure or method, instruct sometimes implying greater explicitness or formality.

directed her assistant to hold all calls
the judge instructed the jury to ignore the remark

charge adds to enjoin an implication of imposing as a duty or responsibility.

charged by the President with a secret mission

Noun

power, authority, jurisdiction, control, command, sway, dominion mean the right to govern or rule or determine.

power implies possession of ability to wield force, authority, or influence.

the power to mold public opinion

authority implies power for a specific purpose within specified limits.

granted the authority to manage her estate

jurisdiction applies to official power exercised within prescribed limits.

the bureau having jurisdiction over parks

control stresses the power to direct and restrain.

you are responsible for the students under your control

command implies the power to make arbitrary decisions and compel obedience.

the army officer in command

sway suggests the extent of exercised power or influence.

the empire extended its sway over the region

dominion stresses sovereign power or supreme authority.

given dominion over all the animals

Example Sentences

Verb She commanded us to leave. Military leaders commanded the troops to open fire. She commanded that work on the bridge cease immediately. We had no choice but to do as they commanded. He commands a platoon of 60. With his skills and experience, he can command a high salary. The company commands much power and influence in the business world. Noun We are expected to obey his commands. She shouted out commands to the crew. We started to teach the dog simple commands like “sit” and “lie down.” You can perform several actions with keyboard commands. The system recognizes voice commands. He was relieved of his command after being charged with misconduct. Who is the officer in command of the unit? I assumed command of the business after my father's death. He immediately took command of the situation. He finally felt in command of his life. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Apple is expected to command almost 49% of the US smartphone market this year, according to Insider Intelligence, with that increasing to nearly 50% by 2024. Mark Gurman, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 Keys is an artist who’s always been able to command a lot of genres and a lot of audience. Annie Nickoloff, cleveland, 20 Aug. 2022 Now, as more workers return to hospitals, some can command five-figure signing bonuses in places where there are staffing shortages. Callum Borchers, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 All will command expensive deals, whether in Cincinnati or somewhere else. Tim Bielik, cleveland, 27 Aug. 2022 Few can command a step and repeat at the Met quite like Lively. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2022 Black Americans command about 9% of the nation’s total buying power, according to data collected by the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia. Ryan Young, CNN, 23 Aug. 2022 As always, quarterbacks will command the brightest spotlight. Mike Jones, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 But now these Asian American chefs command their own kitchens and have created opportunities for the next generation of chefs. Jess Eng, Washington Post, 27 July 2022
Noun
Conrad’s autobiographical tale of his first command, which turns out to be in a rowboat, fleeing a sinking ship with its cargo of burning coal. Riza Cruz, ELLE, 13 Sep. 2022 Like Kopech, the Rockies right-hander has struggled with his command, given his 3.85 BB/9 ratio. Michael Nwaneri, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 Although Alexander hasn't walked a ton of batters, his command inside the strike zone has faltered. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2022 Bello lost his command and then the game as the Orioles rallied for a 3-2 victory before a crowd of 16,451 at Camden Yards. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Tommy Henry was hit around for the second start in a row, struggling once more with his fastball command. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 Ihor, the platoon commander, said 16 of the 32 men under his command were injured and one was killed. John Hudson, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Right now, Green is trying to close the gap between his skills and his command of the playbook. Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Having been recalled for Sunday’s game to give the Dodgers’ rotation an extra day of rest, Pepiot struggled with his command and ability to finish at-bats. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2022
Adjective
An upcoming marksmanship exercise for early-August was also canceled, as were a pre-command course, firearms training for soldiers who need to improve their marksmanship, and more. Oren Liebermann, CNN, 23 July 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English comanden, from Anglo-French cumander, from Vulgar Latin *commandare, alteration of Latin commendare to commit to one's charge — more at commend

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1826, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of command was in the 14th century

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BNC: 2166 COCA: 2378
command

noun¹

 1order命令ADJECTIVE | VERB + COMMAND | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤basic, simple基本／簡單命令VERB + COMMAND➤carry out, obey執行／服從命令➤disobey, ignore不服從／無視命令▸➤bark, give, issue, shout厲聲下令；發出命令；發佈命令◇an army officer barking commands at his men向士兵厲聲下達命令的軍官◇He issued the command to retreat.他下令撤退。PREPOSITION➤at sb's command奉某人之命◇I am at your command (= ready to obey you).我聽從您的吩咐。◇At her command all work stopped.遵照她的命令，所有工作都停了。PHRASES➤your wish is my command (= I will do whatever you want me to do) (used esp. in stories尤用於故事中) 我聽從您的吩咐
command

noun²

 2instruction to computer計算機指令ADJECTIVE | VERB + COMMAND | COMMAND + NOUN ADJECTIVE➤spoken, verbal, voice口頭指令；語音指令➤keyboard鍵盤命令➤basic, simple基本／簡單指令VERB + COMMAND➤enter, type輸入／鍵入命令➤use使用指令➤send發送指令➤execute, run執行／運行命令➤receive收到指令COMMAND + NOUN➤line, prompt命令行；命令提示符
command

noun³

 3control over sb/sth掌控ADJECTIVE | VERB + COMMAND | COMMAND + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤complete, full, total完全控制；全部控制◇He was in complete command of the situation.他完全控制了形勢。➤direct直接指揮◇under the direct command of Lieutenant Sykes在賽克斯陸軍中尉的直接指揮下➤overall, personal, sole全面控制；親自指揮；獨自控制◇She was in sole command of one million pounds.她獨自掌控着 100 萬英鎊。➤integrated, joint, unified聯合指揮；統一指揮◇NATO's integrated military command北約統一軍事指揮體系➤central, high, supreme中央司令部；高級指揮部；最高指揮部◇the military high command軍隊最高司令部➤air, army, military, naval空軍／陸軍／軍事／海軍指揮部➤battle, combat作戰指揮部VERB + COMMAND➤have指揮◇He had command of 3 000 soldiers.他統率 3,000 名士兵。➤assume, take, take over取得控制；接管指揮權➤gain, get贏得／取得指揮權▸➤give sb, put sb in交給某人管轄➤maintain保持控制▸➤be relieved of, lose, relinquish被解除指揮權；失去控制；放棄控制◇She has lost command of her senses.她失去了理智。COMMAND + NOUN➤centre/center指揮中心➤chair, deck, module, post, ship指揮椅；指揮台；指揮艙；指揮站；指揮艦➤structure指揮結構PREPOSITION➤in command負責◇Who is in command?誰負責？◇She is second in command.她是二把手。➤in command of負責⋯◇He was put in command of the navy.他受命掌管海軍。➤under sb's command由某人指揮◇The division was under the command of General George.這個師由喬治將軍指揮。➤command over對⋯的控制◇his command over resources他對資源的控制PHRASES➤the chain of command, the line of command指揮鏈
command

noun⁴

 4ability to do/use sth能力ADJECTIVE | VERB + COMMAND | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤excellent, fluent, good, impressive, perfect出色的／熟練的／良好的／給人印象深刻的／完美的掌握▸➤poor掌握得不好VERB + COMMAND➤have掌握➤demonstrate, show證明／表明掌握➤improve提高掌握PREPOSITION➤at your command可自由支配◇The vast knowledge he has at his command will be invaluable in the job.他掌握着豐富的知識，對工作將會非常有用。➤command of對⋯的掌握◇She has an excellent command of French.她的法語棒極了。

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