countermanding

UK
/ˈkaʊntəˌmɑːndɪŋ/
US
/ˈkaʊntərˌmændɪŋ/

Translations

countermandverb

countermanding

Gerund

countermanded
Past Simple
countermanded
Past Participle
countermanding
Gerund
UK
/ˈkaʊntəˌmɑːnd/
US
/ˈkaʊntərˌmænd/
annulerPour une ordre ou une consigne déjà donnée.
The general decided to countermand the previous orders due to the change in circumstances.
Le général a décidé d’annuler les ordres précédents en raison du changement de circonstances.
Additional translations
contre-ordonnerRare ; emploi surtout militaire ou administratif.

Definitions

countermandverb
To revoke or cancel a command or order.
The general decided to countermand the previous orders due to the change in circumstances.
To issue a contrary order.
The manager had to countermand the initial instructions after realizing they were based on outdated information.