Command
verb
To give an order or instruction to someone.
The captain commanded his troops to prepare for battle.
Often appears as...
- command attention
- command respect
noun
An order given by a person with authority.
He gave a command to his employees to finish the project on time.
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- under command
- take command
verb
To have control or authority over something or someone.
He commands a large fleet of ships.
Often appears as...
- command respect
- command a view
verb
To deserve and get something like admiration or a high price because of a special quality.
His paintings command high prices at auctions.
Often appears as...
- command attention
- command respect
noun
The ability to use or control something.
She has a good command of the English language.
Often appears as...
- command of language
- command of knowledge
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Academic
noun
A specific instruction for a computer.
Please enter a command to start the software.
Often appears as...
- enter command
- command line
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Technical
verb
To give an order or instruction to someone.
The captain commanded his troops to prepare for battle.
Often appears as...
- command attention
- command respect
noun
An order given by a person with authority.
He gave a command to his employees to finish the project on time.
Often appears as...
- under command
- take command
verb
To have control or authority over something or someone.
He commands a large fleet of ships.
Often appears as...
- command respect
- command a view
verb
To deserve and get something like admiration or a high price because of a special quality.
His paintings command high prices at auctions.
Often appears as...
- command attention
- command respect
noun
The ability to use or control something.
She has a good command of the English language.
Often appears as...
- command of language
- command of knowledge
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A specific instruction for a computer.
Please enter a command to start the software.
Often appears as...
- enter command
- command line
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Authority Connotation
As a verb, 'command' implies a strong, sometimes strict, level of authority.
The general commanded the troops confidently.
Pro Tip 2/2Expect Compliance
'Command' suggests an expectation that the order will be followed without question.
The director commanded everyone to silence their phones.
Pro Tip 1/2Authority Connotation
As a verb, 'command' implies a strong, sometimes strict, level of authority.
The general commanded the troops confidently.
Pro Tip 2/2Expect Compliance
'Command' suggests an expectation that the order will be followed without question.
The director commanded everyone to silence their phones.
Pro Tip 1/2Authority Connotation
As a verb, 'command' implies a strong, sometimes strict, level of authority.
The general commanded the troops confidently.
Pro Tip 2/2Expect Compliance
'Command' suggests an expectation that the order will be followed without question.
The director commanded everyone to silence their phones.
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Expanding our definition...
policy makers often seem to believe is that they can only affect change in schools by grabbing the reins and taking command of everything and controlling it and that's what we're seeing around the world command and control mentalities and education is not an industrial system it's an organic system it's a
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to ask, 'What could he see?' and 'What could he not see?' that might have influenced his command decisions. Now, back to these contour lines. This is the best elevation data that I could find. I traced all of the lines, you see in the black and white drawings, some of those lines, stitched them together,
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Why is Vermeer's "Girl...
We can witness a milkmaid serenely pouring a bowl of milk, but that milk isn't for us. We're only onlookers. The studied composition in Vermeer's paintings invokes a balanced harmony. With the checkered floor in many of his works, Vermeer demonstrates his command of perspective and foreshortening.
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How heavy is air? - Dan...
So the next time you take a deep breath, think of the unfathomable number of air molecules you're commanding to move. We look up at the night sky to ponder the infinity of space, but unless you're watching this video from that deep space, there are more air molecules in and around your body
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How to escape...
They know that to be the case. And the third is, they devolve responsibility to the school level for getting the job done. You see, there's a big difference here between going into a mode of command and control in education -- That's what happens in some systems.
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Debunking the myths of...
Knowing that your own brain is lying to you while not being able to resist its commands can be agonizing. But with knowledge and understanding comes the power to seek help, and future research into the brain may finally provide the answers we're looking for.
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The Man Who Can Control...
been studying bees in their communication all his life by covering his body with a pheromone that the queen bee uses to control her hive he has them at his command they react by protecting him with their bodies
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The astounding athletic...
which in turn sends commands to the quad, which is also running estimation and control algorithms. The bulk of our research is algorithms. It's the magic that brings these machines to life.
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How to Whistle for a...
time and I've been lucky I've always had some good working dogs with me all my life now had some bad ones as well but that's I used to same commands as my
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An Island On the Brink...
Wow y jis'w deserves a command email even in the independent cosmos
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Expanding our definition...
policy makers often seem to believe is that they can only affect change in schools by grabbing the reins and taking command of everything and controlling it and that's what we're seeing around the world command and control mentalities and education is not an industrial system it's an organic system it's a
Video examples
A digital reimagining of...
to ask, 'What could he see?' and 'What could he not see?' that might have influenced his command decisions. Now, back to these contour lines. This is the best elevation data that I could find. I traced all of the lines, you see in the black and white drawings, some of those lines, stitched them together,
Video examples
Why is Vermeer's "Girl...
We can witness a milkmaid serenely pouring a bowl of milk, but that milk isn't for us. We're only onlookers. The studied composition in Vermeer's paintings invokes a balanced harmony. With the checkered floor in many of his works, Vermeer demonstrates his command of perspective and foreshortening.
Video examples
How heavy is air? - Dan...
So the next time you take a deep breath, think of the unfathomable number of air molecules you're commanding to move. We look up at the night sky to ponder the infinity of space, but unless you're watching this video from that deep space, there are more air molecules in and around your body
Video examples
How to escape...
They know that to be the case. And the third is, they devolve responsibility to the school level for getting the job done. You see, there's a big difference here between going into a mode of command and control in education -- That's what happens in some systems.
Video examples
Debunking the myths of...
Knowing that your own brain is lying to you while not being able to resist its commands can be agonizing. But with knowledge and understanding comes the power to seek help, and future research into the brain may finally provide the answers we're looking for.
Video examples
The Man Who Can Control...
been studying bees in their communication all his life by covering his body with a pheromone that the queen bee uses to control her hive he has them at his command they react by protecting him with their bodies
Video examples
The astounding athletic...
which in turn sends commands to the quad, which is also running estimation and control algorithms. The bulk of our research is algorithms. It's the magic that brings these machines to life.
Video examples
How to Whistle for a...
time and I've been lucky I've always had some good working dogs with me all my life now had some bad ones as well but that's I used to same commands as my
Video examples
An Island On the Brink...
Wow y jis'w deserves a command email even in the independent cosmos
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Jocko Willink
American
Your success, or lack of success, is your responsibility. Even when you have a chain of command that you don't like as well, its your responsibility to work with the up chain of command.
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Robert Eggers
American Director
What I love about research is when I'm having a bad day and I can't write, I'll just research some more, I'll learn some more and I'll have better command of the world of the film.
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Paul Ricoeur
French Philosopher
The moral law commands us to make the highest possible good in a world the final object of all our conduct.
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George Washington Carver
American Scientist
When you can do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.
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Jared Leto
American Actor
My mother is very, very smart and commands respect because she has a lot of respect for herself.
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Ralph W. Sockman
American Leader
A man has no more character than he can command in a time of crisis.
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Robert Benchley
American Comedian
Drawing on my fine command of the English language, I said nothing.
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Gene Roddenberry
American Producer
I wanted to cast a woman as second in command. NBC said no way.
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Horace
Roman Poet
Who then is free? The wise man who can command himself.
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Kyrie Irving
American Athlete
The only thing I command is respect.
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Jocko Willink
American
Your success, or lack of success, is your responsibility. Even when you have a chain of command that you don't like as well, its your responsibility to work with the up chain of command.
Quote examples
Robert Eggers
American Director
What I love about research is when I'm having a bad day and I can't write, I'll just research some more, I'll learn some more and I'll have better command of the world of the film.
Quote examples
Paul Ricoeur
French Philosopher
The moral law commands us to make the highest possible good in a world the final object of all our conduct.
Quote examples
George Washington Carver
American Scientist
When you can do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.
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Jared Leto
American Actor
My mother is very, very smart and commands respect because she has a lot of respect for herself.
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Ralph W. Sockman
American Leader
A man has no more character than he can command in a time of crisis.
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Robert Benchley
American Comedian
Drawing on my fine command of the English language, I said nothing.
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Gene Roddenberry
American Producer
I wanted to cast a woman as second in command. NBC said no way.
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Horace
Roman Poet
Who then is free? The wise man who can command himself.
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Kyrie Irving
American Athlete
The only thing I command is respect.
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