command

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее властный приказ, инструкцию или указание, данное кому-либо для выполнения задачи или действия.esSustantivo que designa una orden con autoridad, instrucción o indicación dada a alguien para que realice una tarea o acción; también puede referirse a una orden dada a un sistema informático.frNom désignant un ordre impérieux, une instruction ou une directive donnée à quelqu'un pour exécuter une tâche ou une action.deSubstantiv, das einen autoritativen Befehl, eine Anweisung oder eine Aufforderung bezeichnet, die jemandem erteilt wird, um eine Aufgabe oder Handlung auszuführen. Es kann auch die Befehlsgewalt oder Kontrolle über jemanden oder etwas sowie eine EDV-Anweisung meinen.ptSubstantivo que designa uma ordem, instrução ou determinação dada a alguém para que execute uma tarefa ou ação; também pode se referir ao poder ou autoridade de dar tais ordens, ou a um grupo de pessoas sob uma mesma autoridade.zh名词，指上级发出的权威性指令或指示，要求某人执行某项任务或行动；也可指对计算机等系统下达的操作指令。arاسم 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.

1. Order or instruction B1 formal

   An authoritative order or instruction given by someone in charge.

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

   ruПриказesOrden o instrucciónfrOrdre ou instructiondeBefehlptOrdemzh命令arأمر

   Синонимы: commandmentdecreedictatedirectiveedictinjunctioninstructionmandateorder

   Антонимы: entreatyplearequestsuggestion

2. Control or authority B2 formal

   The power or authority to control people or situations.

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

   ruКомандованиеesMando o autoridadfrcommandement, autoritédeBefehlsgewaltptComandozh指挥权arالقِيادة والسُلطة

   Синонимы: authoritycontroldominiongovernancejurisdictionmasterypowerrulesupervisionsway

   Антонимы: complianceobediencesubmissionsubordination

3. Computer instruction B1 formal IT

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

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

   ruКомандаesInstrucción de computadorafrCommande informatiquedeBefehlptComandozh命令arأمر حاسوبي

   Синонимы: directivefunction callinstructionoperationorderstatement

4. Knowledge or mastery C1 formal

   A thorough knowledge or mastery of a subject or skill.

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

   ruВладениеesdominiofrconnaissance approfondiedeBeherrschungptDomíniozh掌握arإتقان

   Синонимы: expertisefamiliaritygraspknowledgemasteryproficiencyunderstanding

• commands plural form
• commands' possessive plural form
• command's possessive singular form

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.

ruГлагол, означающий отдавать властный приказ или контролировать что-либо, часто используется в вычислениях для обозначения инструкций, данных системе.esVerbo que significa dar una orden autoritaria o controlar algo; también se usa en informática para referirse a instrucciones dadas a un sistema.frVerbe signifiant donner un ordre impératif ou exercer un contrôle sur quelque chose, souvent utilisé en informatique pour désigner une instruction donnée à un système.deVerb, das bedeutet, einen befehlenden Auftrag zu geben oder etwas zu steuern; wird in der Informatik oft für Anweisungen an ein System verwendet.ptVerbo que significa dar uma ordem com autoridade ou controlar algo; na computação, é usado para designar instruções dadas a um sistema.zh表示发出权威性命令或控制某事物的动词，常用于计算机领域，指给系统下达的指令。arفعل يعني إصدار أمر حاسم أو السيطرة على شيء ما، ويُستخدم غالبًا في الحوسبة للإشارة إلى تعليمات تُعطى للنظام.

1. Give an order B1 formal

   To give an authoritative order or instruction.

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

   ruПриказатьesDar una ordenfrDonner un ordredeBefehlenptOrdenarzh命令arأَمَرَ

   Синонимы: bidchargedecreedictatedirectenjoininstructorderrequiretell

   Антонимы: complyobeysubmit

2. Have authority over B2 formal

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

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

   ruКомандоватьesTener autoridad sobrefrAvoir autorité surdeBefehligenptComandarzh指挥arيَقود

   Синонимы: controldirectgovernheadleadmanagerulesupervise

   Антонимы: followobeysubmit

3. Deserve and get B2 formal

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

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

   ruЗаслуживать и получатьesMerecer y obtenerfrCommander (mériter et obtenir)deVerdienen und erhaltenptMerecer e receberzh赢得并获得arيستحق وينال

   Синонимы: attractdeserveearngarnermeritreceivesecurewin

4. Control or dominate C1 formal

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

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

   ruВозвышаться надesDominarfrDominer (un lieu, une position)deÜberblicken und beherrschenptDominar a partir de uma posição elevadazh俯瞰控制arيُشرف على

   Синонимы: bestridecontroldominatelook-overoverlooksurvey

• commanded past participle
• commanded past simple
• commanding present participle
• commands third person singular