'Command' definitions:

Definition of 'command'

From: WordNet
noun
An authoritative direction or instruction to do something [syn: command, bid, bidding, dictation]
noun
A military unit or region under the control of a single officer
noun
The power or authority to command; "an admiral in command"
noun
Availability for use; "the materials at the command of the potters grew"
noun
A position of highest authority; "the corporation has just undergone a change in command"
noun
Great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity; "a good command of French" [syn: command, control, mastery]
noun
(computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program [syn: instruction, command, statement, program line]
verb
Be in command of; "The general commanded a huge army"
verb
Make someone do something [syn: command, require]
verb
Demand as one's due; "This speaker commands a high fee"; "The author commands a fair hearing from his readers"
verb
Look down on; "The villa dominates the town" [syn: dominate, command, overlook, overtop]
verb
Exercise authoritative control or power over; "control the budget"; "Command the military forces" [syn: control, command]

Definition of 'Command'

From: GCIDE
  • Command \Com*mand"\, v. i.
  • 1. To have or to exercise direct authority; to govern; to sway; to influence; to give an order or orders. [1913 Webster]
  • And reigned, commanding in his monarchy. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • For the king had so commanded concerning [Haman]. --Esth. iii. 2. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To have a view, as from a superior position. [1913 Webster]
  • Far and wide his eye commands. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Command'

From: GCIDE
  • Command \Com*mand"\ (?; 61), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Commanded; p. pr. & vb. n. Commanding.] [OE. comaunden, commanden, OF. comander, F. commander, fr. L. com- + mandare to commit to, to command. Cf. Commend, Mandate.]
  • 1. To order with authority; to lay injunction upon; to direct; to bid; to charge. [1913 Webster]
  • We are commanded to forgive our enemies, but you never read that we are commanded to forgive our friends. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]
  • Go to your mistress: Say, I command her come to me. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To exercise direct authority over; to have control of; to have at one's disposal; to lead. [1913 Webster]
  • Monmouth commanded the English auxiliaries. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
  • Such aid as I can spare you shall command. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To have within a sphere of control, influence, access, or vision; to dominate by position; to guard; to overlook. [1913 Webster]
  • Bridges commanded by a fortified house. --Motley. [1913 Webster]
  • Up to the eastern tower, Whose height commands as subject all the vale. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • One side commands a view of the finest garden. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 'Tis not in mortals to command success. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. To direct to come; to bestow. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • I will command my blessing upon you. --Lev. xxv. 21.
  • Syn: To bid; order; direct; dictate; charge; govern; rule; overlook. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Command'

From: GCIDE
  • Command \Com*mand"\, n.
  • 1. An authoritative order requiring obedience; a mandate; an injunction. [1913 Webster]
  • Awaiting what command their mighty chief Had to impose. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The possession or exercise of authority. [1913 Webster]
  • Command and force may often create, but can never cure, an aversion. --Locke. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Authority; power or right of control; leadership; as, the forces under his command. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. Power to dominate, command, or overlook by means of position; scope of vision; survey. [1913 Webster]
  • The steepy stand Which overlooks the vale with wide command. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. Control; power over something; sway; influence; as, to have command over one's temper or voice; the fort has command of the bridge. [1913 Webster]
  • He assumed an absolute command over his readers. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 6. 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Word of command (Mil.), a word or phrase of definite and established meaning, used in directing the movements of soldiers; as, aim; fire; shoulder arms, etc.
  • Syn: Control; sway; power; authority; rule; dominion; sovereignty; mandate; order; injunction; charge; behest. See Direction. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'command'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'Command'