command

• اسم يدل على أمر سلطوي أو تعليمات أو توجيه يُعطى لشخص لتنفيذ مهمة أو القيام بفعل. ويُستعمل أيضًا للدلالة على التحكم والسيطرة أو على مهارة إتقان شيء ما.

A noun referring to an authoritative order, instruction, or directive given to someone to perform a task or action.

1. B1formal

   An authoritative order or instruction given by someone in charge.

   أمر

   • The general gave the command to advance.
   • She followed the command without hesitation.
   • The captain issued a command to the crew.

   المرادفاتcommandmentdecreedictatedirectiveedictinjunctioninstructionmandateorder

   الأضدادentreatyplearequestsuggestion

2. Control or authorityB2formal

   The power or authority to control people or situations.

   القِيادة والسُلطة

   • He has command over the entire department.
   • The officer took command of the situation.
   • She is in command of the project.

   المرادفاتauthoritycontroldominiongovernancejurisdictionmasterypowerrulesupervisionsway

   الأضدادcomplianceobediencesubmissionsubordination

3. Computer instructionB1formalIT

   An instruction given to a computer program to perform a specific task.

   أمر حاسوبي

   • Type the command to open the file.
   • The system requires a specific command to restart.
   • He entered the command incorrectly.

   المرادفاتdirectivefunction callinstructionoperationorderstatement

4. C1formal

   A thorough knowledge or mastery of a subject or skill.

   إتقان

   • She has an excellent command of French.
   • His command of the subject impressed the audience.
   • The pianist showed complete command of the piece.

   المرادفاتexpertisefamiliaritygraspknowledgemasteryproficiencyunderstanding

• فعل يعني إصدار أمر حاسم أو السيطرة على شيء ما، ويُستخدم غالبًا في الحوسبة للإشارة إلى تعليمات تُعطى للنظام.

A verb meaning to give an authoritative order or to have control over something, often used in computing to refer to instructions given to a system.

1. Give an orderB1formal

   To give an authoritative order or instruction.

   أَمَرَ

   • The general commanded his troops to advance.
   • She commanded him to leave the room immediately.
   • The teacher commanded silence in the classroom.

   المرادفاتbidchargedecreedictatedirectenjoininstructorderrequiretell

   الأضدادcomplyobeysubmit

2. Have authority overB2formal

   To be in charge of or have control over a group, especially in a military context.

   يَقود

   • He commands a battalion of soldiers.
   • She was chosen to command the naval fleet.
   • The officer commands respect from his subordinates.

   المرادفاتcontroldirectgovernheadleadmanagerulesupervise

   الأضدادfollowobeysubmit

3. Deserve and getB2formal

   To deserve and receive something such as respect, attention, or a high price.

   يستحق وينال

   • His expertise commands high fees in the industry.
   • The issue commands immediate attention from the authorities.
   • She commands great respect among her colleagues.

   المرادفاتattractdeserveearngarnermeritreceivesecurewin

4. Control or dominateC1formal

   To have a view from a high place or to control a strategic position.

   يُشرف على

   • The castle commands a view of the entire valley.
   • This hilltop commands the surrounding countryside.
   • The fortress commands the entrance to the harbor.

   المرادفاتbestridecontroldominatelook-overoverlooksurvey