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commands

/kəˈmɑːndz/ /kəˈmændz/

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An order to do something.

Examples :

"I was given a command to cease shooting."

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The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.

Examples :

"to have command of an army"

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Power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.

Examples :

"England has long held command of the sea"

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A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control.

Examples :

"General Smith was placed in command."

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The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.

Examples :

"Her commands were always followed because she was the class president. "

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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.

Examples :

"The general inspected all three commands stationed at the base. "

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Dominating situation; range or control or oversight; extent of view or outlook.

Examples :

"From the hilltop, the castle had commands of the valley below, allowing its defenders to see any approaching enemies. "

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A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.

Examples :

"The robot dog obeyed the simple voice commands, like "sit" and "stay". "

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The degree of control a pitcher has over his pitches.

Examples :

"The pitcher's commands of his fastball and curveball were excellent tonight; he put them exactly where he wanted. "

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A command performance.

Examples :

"The singer's stunning performance at the awards show commands a command performance invitation to the Royal Variety Show. "

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To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.

Examples :

"The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner."

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To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.

Examples :

"to command an army or a ship"

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To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.

Examples :

"he commanded silence"

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To dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.

Examples :

"Bridges commanded by a fortified house. (Motley.)"

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To exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim.

Examples :

"A good magistrate commands the respect and affections of the people."

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To hold, to control the use of.

Examples :

"The fort commanded the bay."

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To have a view, as from a superior position.

Examples :

"The hilltop house commands a beautiful view of the valley. "

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To direct to come; to bestow.

Examples :

"The king commands the royal carriage to appear at once. "

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