Command
/kəˈmænd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo order someone to do something.
/kəˈmænd/
To give an order or instruction.
The captain commanded the ship to turn.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're the boss and you tell someone what to do. That's commanding!
👶 For kids: To tell someone what to do.
More Examples
She commanded respect from her students.
How It's Used
"The sergeant commanded his troops to advance."
"I commanded him to leave the room."
An order or instruction to be followed.
/kəˈmænd/
An order or instruction.
The command was clear and concise.
💡 Simply: It's like a secret instruction that tells something what to do. Like a computer command or a military command!
👶 For kids: A bossy instruction.
More Examples
She followed the command to perfection.
How It's Used
"The computer executed the command successfully."
"The troops awaited their next command."
Idioms & expressions
at someone's command
Ready to obey someone's orders.
"The army was at the general's command."
From Old French commander, from Latin commendare, "to entrust, commit," from com- "together" + mandare "to entrust."
The word 'command' has a long history in military contexts, but its use has expanded to encompass various areas of life, reflecting the power of giving and receiving instructions.
Memory tip
Think of a commander giving orders.
Word Origin
"to entrust"