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"governmentmilitarypoliticsactionlawstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo recall a person or unit with such an order."The general ordered the troops to advance, but then countermanded the order, telling them to hold their position instead. "militarygovernmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo prohibit."The general ordered the troops to advance, but the president countermanded his order. "governmentpoliticslawmilitarystateorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo oppose; to revoke the command of."The teacher countermanded the earlier instruction to turn in the homework late, demanding it be submitted on time. "governmentmilitarylawpoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
