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1.nounAn order to do something."I was given a command to cease shooting."
2.nounThe right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience."to have command of an army"
3.nounPower of control, direction or disposal; mastery."England has long held command of the sea"
4.nounA position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control."General Smith was placed in command."
5.nounThe act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.
6.nounA body or troops, or any naval or military force, under the control of a particular officer; by extension, any object or body in someone's charge.
7.nounDominating situation; range or control or oversight; extent of view or outlook.
8.nounA directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.
9.nounThe degree of control a pitcher has over his pitches."He's got good command tonight."
10.nounA command performance.
11.verbTo order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority."The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner."
12.verbTo have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control."to command an army or a ship"
13.verbTo require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin."he commanded silence"
14.verbTo dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook."Bridges commanded by a fortified house. (Motley.)"
15.verbTo exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim."A good magistrate commands the respect and affections of the people."
16.verbTo hold, to control the use of."The fort commanded the bay."
17.verbTo have a view, as from a superior position.
18.verbTo direct to come; to bestow.