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command definition and meaning

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.

Crossword clues for command

- Authoritative order
- Be in charge of
- Directive
- Have authority over instruction to computer
- Instruction
- Last wishes
- Lead (troops)
- Mastery
- Order