Commands
/kəˈmændz/
Definitions
2 meaningsAn instruction or order.
/kəˈmændz/
An order given to someone to do something.
The general issued commands to his troops.
💡 Simply: A command is like a boss telling you what to do. Like, 'Command the robot to dance!' means tell the robot to dance.
👶 For kids: It's like telling someone what to do.
More Examples
The computer responded to the commands.
How It's Used
"The captain gave the command to fire."
"The user typed a command to open the file."
To give an order or instruction.
/kəˈmændz/
To give an order or instruction to someone.
The teacher commanded silence.
💡 Simply: To command is to tell someone what to do with authority. Like, a teacher commands students to be quiet.
👶 For kids: To tell someone what to do.
More Examples
The situation commanded respect.
How It's Used
"The manager commanded his team to finish the project by Friday."
"The situation commanded immediate attention."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
in command
In control; in charge.
"The captain was in command of the ship."
From Old French 'commander' (to command), ultimately from Latin 'commandare' (to entrust, commit).
The word 'command' has consistently been used for centuries to denote authority and instruction, ranging from military contexts to more general directives.
Memory tip
Think of a commanding officer giving orders.
Word Origin
"to entrust, commit"