English-Latin translations for command
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.
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