command
🇺🇸
/kəˈmænd/
🇬🇧
/kəˈmɑːnd/
noun
B2
an order given to someone or something
Wait for my command before you start.
B2
an instruction for a computer
Type the command to open the file.
B2
control over people or a situation
The captain took command of the ship.
R
a separate military unit or group that gives orders
He works in the air command.
R
good knowledge or skill in something
Her command of English is very good.
verb
B2
to tell someone to do something
The officer will command the soldiers to march.
B2
to lead a military group
He will command the army in the battle.
R
to deserve and get attention or respect
His speech will command everyone's attention.
R
to be in a position to see or control something
The hill commands a view of the valley.
R
to have control or use of something
The team can command strong support from fans.
translation
an order given to someone or something; an instruction for a computer; control over people or a situation; a separate military unit or group that gives orders; good knowledge or skill in something
to tell someone to do something; to lead a military group; to deserve and get attention or respect; to be in a position to see or control something; to have control or use of something
Word Forms
3rd Present
commands
Progressive
commanding
Past
commanded
Plural
commands
Perfect
commanded