command

noun commands

1. countable, uncountable An order to do something. I was given a command to cease shooting.
2. countable, uncountable 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. countable, uncountable power of control, direction or disposal; mastery. he had command of the situation
4. countable, uncountable A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control. General Smith was placed in command.
5. countable, uncountable The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence. Command cannot be otherwise than savage, for it implies an appeal to force, should force be needful.
6. countable, uncountable A body or troops, or any naval or military force, under the control of a particular officer; by extension, any object or body in someone's charge. I asked myself what I was to do there, now my boat was lost. As a matter of fact, I had plenty to do in fishing my command out of the river.
7. countable, uncountable Dominating situation; range or control or oversight; extent of view or outlook.
8. countable, uncountable A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.
9. countable, uncountable The degree of control a pitcher has over his pitches. He's got good command tonight.
10. countable, uncountable A command performance. Atkinson […] had hinted to me that the Duke of Richmond was so delighted with my acting that he should not be surprised if there was a second command.

Similar: behest, bidding, command, commandment, decree, demand, dictate, diktat, directive, direction, edict, fiat

verb commands · commanding · commanded · command

1. ambitransitive To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority. The soldier was commanded to cease firing.
2. ambitransitive 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. transitive To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin. he commanded silence
4. transitive to dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook. Bridges commanded by a fortified house. (Motley.)
5. transitive To exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim. A good magistrate commands the respect and affections of the people.
6. transitive To hold, to control the use of. The fort commanded the bay.
7. ambitransitive, archaic To have a view (of), as from a superior position. Farr and wide his eye commands.
8. obsolete To direct to come; to bestow. I will command my blessing upon you.