Definition of "command"
- noun
An order, a compelling task given to an inferior or a machine.
The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.
Power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.
A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control.
The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.
A body or troops, or any naval or military force, under the control of a particular officer; by extension, any object or body in someone's charge.
Dominating situation; range or control or oversight; extent of view or outlook.
A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.
The degree of control a pitcher has over his pitches.
- verb
To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.
To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.
To dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.
To exact, compel or secure by my moral influence; to deserve, claim.
To hold, to control the use of.
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