noun🔗ShareAn order to the contrary of a previous one."The general issued a countermand to the previous order, instructing the troops to retreat instead of attack. "governmentmilitarylawpoliticsactionstatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given."to countermand an order for goods"governmentmilitarylawpoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo recall a person or unit with such an order."The general countermanded the order to retreat, telling the soldiers to hold their position. "militarygovernmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo prohibit."The manager had to countermand his earlier order to work late because a new company policy prohibited overtime. "governmentpoliticslawmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo oppose; to revoke the command of."The principal had ordered a fire drill, but heavy rain began, so he had to countermand the order. "governmentlawmilitarypoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
