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

  • (..) - - Watch out. R, hit the buzz droid’s center eye. - Yeah, you got him! - Great, R. The general’s command ship is dead ahead. Well, have you noticed the shields are still up? Sorry, Master. Oh, I have a bad feeling about this. There they are. Get them. - (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
  • (..) - - Oh, dear. They’re shutting down all the controls. - Move to the right so I can get a clear shot at them. - The mission. Get to the command ship. Get the chancellor. I’m running out of tricks here. - - Oh! In the name of– - Hold your fire! You’re not helping here. - I agree. Bad idea. (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith