'command' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'command' with 19 example sentences.
- command noun
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: an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
: a military unit or region under the control of a single officer
: the power or authority to command
: availability for use
: a position of highest authority
: great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
: (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program
- command verb
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: be in command of
: make someone do something
: demand as one's due
: look down on
: exercise authoritative control or power over
Your wish is my command.
The king had fifteen thousand horsemen at his command.
And Noah did all things which God commanded him.
You are here in order to obey my commands.
He has a perfect command of English.
The general commanded them to move on.
Do you know how to use these command line tools?
He commanded me to shut the gate.
I can't ignore my commanding officer's orders.
Who's in command here?
The high command decided to attack at dawn.
This tower commands a full view of the city.
The commanding officer led his army into enemy territory.
The camp was under the command of Lieutenant Jackson.
My secretary has a good command of the English language.
Situated on a hill, his house commands a fine view.
The room commands a fine view of the lake.
Take control of the command post.
That was a recommendation, not a command.