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Definition command in British English

command noun

noun
/kəˈmɑːnd/
Example

Who gave the command to open fire?

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acquit acquittal affiliation order
2

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

Example

the log-on command

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account name BYOD carrier hotel
Example

Franco was in overall command of the military.

Example

The ship is under the command of Captain Blake.

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leadership power authority
4

control of something such as a situation or your feelings

Example

United soon took command of the game.

Example

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

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leadership power authority
5

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

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advance guard battalion brigade
5.1

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

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airborne air force air power
Definition command in British English