verb🔗ShareAnnuler, infirmerTo revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given."to countermand an order for goods"annuler une commande de marchandisesgovernmentmilitarypoliticsactionlawstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRappeler, annulerTo 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. "Le général ordonna aux troupes d'avancer, mais annula ensuite l'ordre, leur disant de tenir leur position à la place.militarygovernmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInterdire, annulerTo prohibit."The general ordered the troops to advance, but the president countermanded his order. "Le général a ordonné aux troupes d'avancer, mais le président a annulé son ordre.governmentpoliticslawmilitarystateorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnnuler, infirmerTo oppose; to revoke the command of."The teacher countermanded the earlier instruction to turn in the homework late, demanding it be submitted on time. "Le professeur a annulé l'instruction précédente de remettre les devoirs en retard, exigeant qu'ils soient remis à temps.governmentmilitarylawpoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading