command (B1)
verb, noun
Pronunciation: /kəˈmænd/
Definition
An authoritative order or direction.
Examples
The captain gave the command to fire.
He issued a command that could not be ignored.
Her every whim was met with a silent command.
How to Use command
- command someone to do something (prepositional phrase)
- To order someone to perform a specific action. — "The officer commanded the suspect to put down the weapon."
- in command of (prepositional phrase)
- Having control or authority over something or someone. — "The captain was in command of the ship."
- command attention (collocation)
- To attract or hold the attention of others. — "Her striking appearance commanded everyone's attention."
- command respect (collocation)
- To be worthy of respect and admiration. — "The wise elder commanded the respect of the entire village."
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