command

Definition

  • verb: to give (someone) an order
  • verb: to direct authoritatively
  • + 'of'
  • synonyms: dictate, direct, overlook

Examples

  • She has a reputation that 'commands' attention/respect. [=people give her respect/attention because of her reputation]

  • In the United States, the President as the commander in chief is at the head of the military 'chain of command'.

  • She seems to be 'in (full) command of' the situation. [=she seems to have complete control of the situation]

Movie quotes

  • (..) Move! Keep going, you dogs! Move! Forward, I say! Stop here! Who commands here? I am the emissary... ...to the ruler of all the world... ...the god of gods, king of kings... ...and by that authority... ...I demand that someone (..)
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