English dictionary
command
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- availability for use
noun
- the power or authority to command
noun
- great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
noun
- (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program
noun
- an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
noun
- a military unit or region under the control of a single officer
noun
- a position of highest authority
verb
- make someone do something
verb
- be in command of
verb
- demand as one's due
verb
- exercise authoritative control or power over
verb
- look down on
Example sentences
the materials at the command of the potters grew
an admiral in command
a good command of French
the corporation has just undergone a change in command
The general commanded a huge army
This speaker commands a high fee
The author commands a fair hearing from his readers
control the budget
Command the military forces
The villa dominates the town