command

[kəˈmænd]

Definition:
1. An authoritative direction or instruction to do something.
2. A military unit or region under the control of a single officer.
3. The power or authority to command.
4. Availability for use.
5. A position of highest authority.
6. Great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity.

Use 'command' in a sentence:

1. Hast forgot the King's command?
2. The matter was passed on to me, as your commanding officer.
3. We command you to leave her here.
4. As a top lawyer, he can expect to command a six-figure salary.
5. He has command of 1 200 men.
6. He has 1 200 men under his command.
7. I'm at your command ─ what would you like me to do?
8. Check that the computer has executed your commands.
9. You can check your program one command at a time while it's running.
10. The police arrived and took command of the situation.
11. The man appeared to be in complete command of himself.
12. The admiral visited the ships under his command.
13. I'm at your command—what would you like me to do?
14. I entered the command into my navigational computer.
15. The child obeyed the command.
16. Hast not heard the King's command?
17. The hotel commands a fine view of the valley.
18. We should have a good command of large vocabulary.
19. He commanded his men to retreat.
20. She had the wealth and social standing to command respect.
21. Mr. Baker would take command of the campaign.
22. He was given tactical command of the operation.
23. This command deletes files from the directory.
24. You must obey the captain's commands.
25. The commission intervened and commanded that work on the building cease.
26. He had authorization from the military command to retaliate.
27. The headlines commanded her attention.
28. The castle occupies a commanding position on a hill.
29. The troops were commanded by General Haig.
30. General Beale was relieved of his command.
31. He looked relaxed and totally in command of himself.
32. She has a good command of the Spanish language.
33. For the first time in years, she felt in command of her life.
34. I closed my eyes at his command.
35. He was asked to take command and direct operations.
36. Who is your commanding officer?
37. Who is in command here?
38. The tanker failed to respond to a command to stop.
39. Begin when I give the command.
40. Applicants will be expected to have good command of English.
41. She commanded the release of the prisoners.
42. It's a fine performance that commands attention from first to last.
43. Nor do they aspire to such command themselves.
44. This command will invoke the HELP system.
45. She was able to command the respect of the class.