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Definition command in British English

command verb

verb
/kəˈmɑːnd/
1

to be the leader of a group of people, especially in the armed forces

Example

The platoon was commanded by Lt. John F. Williams.

Synonyms and related words
bureaucratise bureaucratize micromanage
1.1

to be in charge of an activity that involves a group of people, especially in the armed forces

Example

Lovell commanded the Apollo 13 mission to the moon.

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bureaucratise bureaucratize micromanage
2

to officially order someone to do something

Example

He commanded his men to retreat.

Example

The King commanded that she be executed.

Synonyms and related words
order order around tell
3

to have something such as people's respect or attention

Example

He commands the respect of everyone who works for him.

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seem tend possess
4

to have a particular price or value, especially a high one

Example

Ivory still commands a very high price.

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cost buy work out
5

if a place commands a view, you can see that view from it

Synonyms and related words
view scene sight
Definition command in British English