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command

UK
/kəˈmɑːnd/
US
/kəˈmænd/

Translations

commandnoun
commands
pl
UK
/kəˈmɑːnd/
US
/kəˈmænd/
The general issued a command to advance the troops at dawn.
Le général a donné un ordre d’avancer aux troupes à l’aube.
maîtriseCapacité à bien contrôler ou manier une langue, une matière, une situation.
She has a strong command of the English language.
Elle a une grande maîtrise de la langue anglaise.
commandementSurtout dans le domaine militaire.
The command was responsible for overseeing the entire operation.
Le commandement était chargé de superviser toute l’opération.
commandeEn informatique.
He typed the command into the terminal to execute the program.
Il a saisi la commande dans le terminal pour exécuter le programme.
Synonyms
order
directive
instruction
mandate
decree
commandment
request
dictate
Antonyms
subordination
disobedience
commandverb
commanded
Past Simple
commanded
Past Participle
commanding
Gerund
UK
/kəˈmɑːnd/
US
/kəˈmænd/
The general commanded the troops to advance.
Le général a ordonné aux troupes d’avancer.
dominerPour un lieu, une vue, une position qui surplombe ou domine.
The view from the top of the hill commands the entire valley.
La vue depuis le sommet de la colline domine toute la vallée.
Additional translations
imposerDans l’expression « command respect ».
Synonyms
order
direct
instruct
demand
dictate
control
govern
rule
Antonyms
obey
follow
commandadjective
UK
/kəˈmɑːnd/
US
/kəˈmænd/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to command, authority, or military organization.
de commandementSurtout dans un contexte militaire ou d’autorité.
The troops gathered at the command post.
Les troupes se sont rassemblées au poste de commandement.

Definitions

commandnoun
An authoritative order or directive given by someone in a position of power.
The general issued a command to advance the troops at dawn.
The ability or power to control or direct something or someone.
She has a strong command of the English language.
A group of people organized to carry out orders, especially in a military context.
The command was responsible for overseeing the entire operation.
A signal or instruction given to a computer program to perform a specific task.
He typed the command into the terminal to execute the program.
commandverb
To give an authoritative order or instruction.
The general commanded the troops to advance.
To dominate or have control over something.
The view from the top of the hill commands the entire valley.
To deserve and receive something due to one's qualities or actions.
Her performance commands respect from her peers.
commandadjective
Relating to or used for issuing orders or exercising authority (used before a noun).
The troops gathered at the command post.
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