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Definition command in American English

command noun

noun
/kəˈmænd/
Example

Who gave the command to open fire?

Synonyms and related words
acquit acquittal affiliation order
2

an instruction that you give to a computer to make it do something

Example

the log-on command

Synonyms and related words
account name BYOD client-server
3

control of a group of people, especially in the military

Example

Franco was in overall command of the military.

Example

The battleship is under the command of Captain Blake.

Synonyms and related words
oligopoly superpower heft
4

control of something such as a situation or your feelings

Example

The home team soon took command of the game.

Example

He tries to project the image of a man in command of himself.

Synonyms and related words
oligopoly superpower heft
5

a section of the military that does a particular job and has its own leader

Synonyms and related words
advance guard battalion brigade
5.1

a group of officers who control a section of an army, navy, or air force

Synonyms and related words
airborne air force air power
Definition command in American English