A command is an order that you have to follow, as long as the person who gives it has authority over you. You don't have to comply with your friend's command that you give him all your money.
To order with authority; to lay injunction upon; to direct; to bid; to charge.
Noun
availability for use; "the materials at the command of the potters grew"
Noun
the power or authority to command; "an admiral in command"
Noun
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity; "a good command of French"
Noun
(computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program
Noun
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
Noun
a military unit or region under the control of a single officer
Noun
a position of highest authority; "the corporation has just undergone a change in command"
Verb
make someone do something
Verb
be in command of; "The general commanded a huge army"
Verb
demand as one''s due; "This speaker commands a high fee"; "The author commands a fair hearing from his readers"
Verb
exercise authoritative control or power over; "control the budget"; "Command the military forces"
Verb
look down on; "The villa dominates the town"
v. t.
To order with authority; to lay injunction upon; to
direct; to bid; to charge.
v. t.
To exercise direct authority over; to have control of;
to have at one's disposal; to lead.
v. t.
To have within a sphere of control, influence, access,
or vision; to dominate by position; to guard; to overlook.
v. t.
To have power or influence of the nature of authority
over; to obtain as if by ordering; to receive as a due; to challenge;
to claim; as, justice commands the respect and affections of the
people; the best goods command the best price.
v. t.
To direct to come; to bestow.
v. i.
To have or to exercise direct authority; to govern; to
sway; to influence; to give an order or orders.
v. i.
To have a view, as from a superior position.
n.
An authoritative order requiring obedience; a mandate; an
injunction.
n.
The possession or exercise of authority.
n.
Authority; power or right of control; leadership; as, the
forces under his command.
n.
Power to dominate, command, or overlook by means of
position; scope of vision; survey.
n.
Control; power over something; sway; influence; as, to
have command over one's temper or voice; the fort has command of the
bridge.
n.
A body of troops, or any naval or military force or post,
or the whole territory under the authority or control of a particular
officer.
Command
We are commanded to forgive our enemies, but you never read that we are commanded to forgive our friends.
Go to your mistress: Say, I command her come to me.2.
Monmouth commanded the English auxiliaries.
Such aid as I can spare you shall command.3.
Bridges commanded by a fortified house.
Up to the eastern tower, Whose height commands as subject all the vale.
One side commands a view of the finest garden.4.
'Tis not in mortals to command success.5.
I will command my blessing upon you.
Command
And reigned, commanding in his monarchy.
For the king had so commanded concerning [Haman].2.
Far and wide his eye commands.
Command
A waiting what command their mighty chief Had to impose.2.
Command and force may often create, but can never cure, an aversion.3.
Te steepy stand Which overlooks the vale with wide command.5.
He assumed an absolute command over his readers.6.
To order with authority; to lay injunction upon; to direct; to bid; to charge.
To have or to exercise direct authority; to govern; to sway; to influence; to give an order or orders.
An authoritative order requiring obedience; a mandate; an injunction.
Usage Examples
I have been, and will go on, fighting that damnable, dirty, rotten business with all the power at my command.
Financial literacy is an issue that should command our attention because many Americans are not adequately organizing finances for their education, healthcare and retirement.
All that is necessary to break the spell of inertia and frustration is this: Act as if it were impossible to fail. That is the talisman, the formula, the command of right about face which turns us from failure to success.
Faith means intense, usually confident, belief that is not based on evidence sufficient to command assent from every reasonable person.
Forgiveness is God's command.
Drawing on my fine command of the English language, I said nothing.
Create like a god, command like a king, work like a slave.
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Other Usage ExamplesI'm sad to report that in the past few years, ever since uncertainty became our insistent 21st century companion, leadership has taken a great leap backwards to the familiar territory of command and control.
A man has to learn that he cannot command things, but that he can command himself that he cannot coerce the wills of others, but that he can mold and master his own will: and things serve him who serves Truth people seek guidance of him who is master of himself.
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
How shall I be able to rule over others, that have not full power and command of myself?
Anyone who has to fight, even with the most modern weapons, against an enemy in complete command of the air, fights like a savage against modern European troops, under the same handicaps and with the same chances of success.
I make one pledge above all others - to seek and speak the truth with all the resources of mind and spirit I command.
I think the International Criminal Court could be a threat to American security interests, because the prosecutor of the court has enormous discretion in going after war crimes. And the way the Statute of Rome is written, responsibility for war crimes can be taken all the way up the chain of command.
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