command

UK
/kəˈmɑːnd/
US
/kəˈmænd/
commandnoun
commands
pl
UK
/kəˈmɑːnd/
US
/kəˈmænd/
Translations
He received a command to report to the headquarters.
Он получил приказ явиться в штаб.
She has a good command of the Russian language.
Она хорошо владеет русским языком.
Definitions
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
commanded
Past Simple
commanded
Past Participle
commanding
Gerund
UK
/kəˈmɑːnd/
US
/kəˈmænd/
Translations
The general will command the troops to advance.
Генерал будет приказывать войскам наступать.
She will command the team during the project.
Она будет командовать командой во время проекта.
Additional translations
Definitions
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
UK
/kəˈmɑːnd/
US
/kəˈmænd/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to command, authority, or military organization.
Definitions
Relating to or used for issuing orders or exercising authority (used before a noun).
The troops gathered at the command post.
commandgerund / present participle
Definitions
Having authority, dominance, or an imposing presence.
She spoke with a commanding voice that silenced the room.