English-Dutch translations for command

• opdracht
• aanvoeren
• afdwingen
  We moeten verantwoording afleggen tegenover het publiek en duidelijke richtsnoeren opstellen die de steun van het publiek afdwingen. We need public accountability and clear guidelines that command public support.
  Als de Europese Unie een vooraanstaand partner moet zijn in internationale aangelegenheden, dan moet het respect afdwingen. If the European Union is to be a leading player in international affairs, it must command respect.
  Dit kunnen we het best doen door normen in te voeren die de hele wereld bewondering afdwingen. The best way we can do that is by setting standards that can command the admiration of the whole world.
• bevel
  Zoals we weten heeft de Ierse generaal Patrick Nash het bevel over de operatie. As we know, the Irish General Patrick Nash is commanding the operation.
  Het nieuwe feit vandaag is dat Canada het bevel over deze internationale macht heeft aanvaard. The latest development is that, today, Canada has agreed to take command of this international force.
  De krant Haarec heeft het schriftelijke bevel gepubliceerd dat door een van de militaire bevelhebbers aan zijn ondergeschikten werd gegeven. The newspaper Haarec has published the written command given by one of the military commanders to his subordinates.
• bevelen
  schriftelijk. - (FR) In dit verslag wordt duidelijk gemaakt welke sancties de lidstaten kunnen verwachten die niet zwichten voor de bevelen van de Europese Commissie. This report makes it clear what kind of sanctions await Member States which do not bend to the commands of the European Commission.
• commanderen
• commando
  De leiding is in handen van het hoogste commando van de geallieerde troepen in Europa, dat opereert vanuit het algemene hoofdkwartier, SHAPE. It will be led by the supreme command of the Allied forces in Europe from its headquarters, SHAPE.
  Bescherming van individuele formules, commando’s of instructies zou duidelijk een stap in de verkeerde richting zijn. Protection for individual formulae, commands or instructions would quite clearly be a step in the wrong direction.
  U wilt een sterk en onafhankelijk Europa creëren en u neemt de Europese defensie op onder een door Amerika overheerst commando. You wish to create a strong, independent Europe and you absorb European defence into a US-dominated command system.
• gebieden
  Het Vierde is milieubescherming, bijvoorbeeld het idee van beschermde gebieden. The Fourth Commandment is environmental protection, for instance the idea of protected areas.
• order
• sommatie
• sommeren
• verordenen
• verordonneren

Definition of command

• An order to do something
• 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
• The degree of control a pitcher has over his pitches
• A command performance
• 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 influence; to deserve, claim
• To hold, to control the use of
• To have a view, as from a superior position
• To direct to come; to bestow

Examples

• I was given a command to cease shooting.
• to have command of an army
• he had command of the situation
• England has long held command of the sea
• a good command of language
• General Smith was placed in command.
• Hes got good command tonight.
• The soldier was commanded to cease firing.
• The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner.
• to command an army or a ship
• he commanded silence
• Bridges commanded by a fortified house. (Motley
• A good magistrate commands the respect and affections of the people.
• Justice commands the respect and affections of the people.
• The best goods command the best price.
• This job commands a salary of £30,000.
• The fort commanded the bay.

Related words

• commander
• commandeer
• commando
• commandment
• commanded
• commanding
• commander-in-chief
• commandant
• commandery