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

  • (..) Your mom's gonna stay here and help. Elle, I'm gonna take care of him, okay? - Say bye-bye mommy. - Bye, mommy. OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA TACTICAL OPERATIONS COMMAND. Got him! I got him! Sit down here! Sit, sit! Did you lose consciousness? I'm okay, really. I'm fine. (..)
    2014 Godzilla
  • (..) - Up to the flight deck. I think he's coming. What are you doing? I have to see it. Two-Charlie-six, we are circling the target, go ahead and command. Standby, got a visual. Locate at . We have eyes, prepare to engage target. Guardian , we're getting movement down here. (..)
    2014 Godzilla