Commander
noun
A person who is in charge of a group of people or an operation.
The general was the commander of the army
Often appears as...
- naval commander
- military commander
noun
A rank used in some police departments and not as the head of the department.
He was promoted to the rank of commander
Often appears as...
- police commander
- promoted to commander
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Technical
noun
A rank in certain secret and charitable orders, such as the Knights Templar or the Order of Malta.
He was appointed as the commander of the Order of Malta
Often appears as...
- commander of the order
- appointed as commander
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Technical
noun
A naval rank above lieutenant commander and below captain.
His rank in the navy was commander
Often appears as...
- naval commander
- promoted to commander
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A person who is in charge of a group of people or an operation.
The general was the commander of the army
Often appears as...
- naval commander
- military commander
noun
A rank used in some police departments and not as the head of the department.
He was promoted to the rank of commander
Often appears as...
- police commander
- promoted to commander
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A rank in certain secret and charitable orders, such as the Knights Templar or the Order of Malta.
He was appointed as the commander of the Order of Malta
Often appears as...
- commander of the order
- appointed as commander
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A naval rank above lieutenant commander and below captain.
His rank in the navy was commander
Often appears as...
- naval commander
- promoted to commander
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Military Authority
Used to show someone's responsibility for directing military operations.
As the commander, she makes critical decisions during battles.
Pro Tip 2/3Leadership Role
Implies a leadership position often involving strategy and management.
The new commander quickly organized the troops.
Pro Tip 3/3Respect and Obedience
Commands respect and obedience from subordinates in a group.
Soldiers saluted as the commander walked by.
Pro Tip 1/3Military Authority
Used to show someone's responsibility for directing military operations.
As the commander, she makes critical decisions during battles.
Pro Tip 2/3Leadership Role
Implies a leadership position often involving strategy and management.
The new commander quickly organized the troops.
Pro Tip 3/3Respect and Obedience
Commands respect and obedience from subordinates in a group.
Soldiers saluted as the commander walked by.
Pro Tip 1/3Military Authority
Used to show someone's responsibility for directing military operations.
As the commander, she makes critical decisions during battles.
Pro Tip 2/3Leadership Role
Implies a leadership position often involving strategy and management.
The new commander quickly organized the troops.
Pro Tip 3/3Respect and Obedience
Commands respect and obedience from subordinates in a group.
Soldiers saluted as the commander walked by.
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History vs. Che Guevara...
As a commander in his guerilla army, he unleashed a reign of terror across the countryside, killing any suspected spies or dissenters. He also helped peasants build health clinics and schools, taught them to read, and even recited poetry to them. His harsh discipline was necessary against a much stronger enemy
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Why do we feel...
Commanders even forbade their soldiers from singing traditional Swiss songs for fear that they'd lead to desertion or suicide. But as migration increased worldwide, nostalgia was observed in various groups. It turned out that anyone separated from their native place for a long time
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History's deadliest king...
They also used this practice as punishment. If rubber quotas weren’t met, soldiers would sever people’s hands and bring them to their commanders instead of rubber. The regime dramatically upended daily life and agriculture, causing widespread starvation and disease.
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Watch the Total Solar...
still a little shaken up I'm still crying also we go yeah we need Terry Virts former astronaut former Space Shuttle commander has allowed me to wear his astronaut jacket so this is a doubly exciting day for me so we protect me yeah we never have our
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This tool will help...
He asks the young man to consider a commander lying to his troops to boost their morale. Before long, Euthydemus is despondent. It seems that every answer leads to further problems, and perhaps he’s not quite sure what constitutes justice after all.
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The history of the Cuban...
from a U.S. Navy vessel trying to signal it to come up. The commanders on the sub, too deep to communicate with the surface, thought war had begun and prepared to launch a nuclear torpedo. That decision had to be made unanimously by three officers.
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Children of U.S. Civil...
which evidently was very close and uh very polite um lincoln had asked him if you would like to see some field reports sent in by some field commanders on the battlefield and my father said yes so lincoln had given him the reports to
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Encouraging troops to be...
regulations crazy so military regulations had created a closed system that prohibited the collaboration that could save lives and this was no good so with the Department of Defense general counsel the four-star commander of US
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Peter van Uhm: Why I...
As the highest military commander of the Netherlands, with troops stationed around the world, I'm really honored to be here today.
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The Last Cowboys of...
in the command Wonka correlogram Yasuda young commander
Video examples
History vs. Che Guevara...
As a commander in his guerilla army, he unleashed a reign of terror across the countryside, killing any suspected spies or dissenters. He also helped peasants build health clinics and schools, taught them to read, and even recited poetry to them. His harsh discipline was necessary against a much stronger enemy
Video examples
Why do we feel...
Commanders even forbade their soldiers from singing traditional Swiss songs for fear that they'd lead to desertion or suicide. But as migration increased worldwide, nostalgia was observed in various groups. It turned out that anyone separated from their native place for a long time
Video examples
History's deadliest king...
They also used this practice as punishment. If rubber quotas weren’t met, soldiers would sever people’s hands and bring them to their commanders instead of rubber. The regime dramatically upended daily life and agriculture, causing widespread starvation and disease.
Video examples
Watch the Total Solar...
still a little shaken up I'm still crying also we go yeah we need Terry Virts former astronaut former Space Shuttle commander has allowed me to wear his astronaut jacket so this is a doubly exciting day for me so we protect me yeah we never have our
Video examples
This tool will help...
He asks the young man to consider a commander lying to his troops to boost their morale. Before long, Euthydemus is despondent. It seems that every answer leads to further problems, and perhaps he’s not quite sure what constitutes justice after all.
Video examples
The history of the Cuban...
from a U.S. Navy vessel trying to signal it to come up. The commanders on the sub, too deep to communicate with the surface, thought war had begun and prepared to launch a nuclear torpedo. That decision had to be made unanimously by three officers.
Video examples
Children of U.S. Civil...
which evidently was very close and uh very polite um lincoln had asked him if you would like to see some field reports sent in by some field commanders on the battlefield and my father said yes so lincoln had given him the reports to
Video examples
Encouraging troops to be...
regulations crazy so military regulations had created a closed system that prohibited the collaboration that could save lives and this was no good so with the Department of Defense general counsel the four-star commander of US
Video examples
Peter van Uhm: Why I...
As the highest military commander of the Netherlands, with troops stationed around the world, I'm really honored to be here today.
Video examples
The Last Cowboys of...
in the command Wonka correlogram Yasuda young commander
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Quote examples
Abraham Lincoln
American President
All the armies of Europe, Asia and Africa combined, with all the treasure of the earth (our own excepted) in their military chest; with a Buonaparte for a commander, could not by force, take a drink from the Ohio, or make a track on the Blue Ridge, in a trial of a thousand years.
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Noam Chomsky
American Activist
There's a War Crimes Act in the United States passed by a Republican Congress in 1996, which says that grave breaches of the Geneva Convention are subject to the death penalty. And that doesn't mean the soldier that committed them - that means the commanders.
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Ted Cruz
American Politician
We need a commander in chief that speaks the truth. We will not defeat radical Islamic terrorism so long as we have a president unwilling to utter the words 'radical Islamic terrorism'.
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Dean Cain
American Actor
My grandfather was a commander in the Navy. He was very proud of his service, and he lived his entire life as though he was still serving.
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Fidel Castro
Statesman
I neither will aspire to nor will I accept, the position of president of the council of state and commander in chief.
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James Clapper
American Public Servant
It's certainly not helpful when the commander in chief is a critic of the intelligence community.
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George S. Patton
American General
All very successful commanders are prima donnas and must be so treated.
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Skip Bayless
American Journalist
Parcells is one of the all-time great commanders and motivators.
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Eric Trump
American Businessman
My father would be an amazing, amazing commander in chief.
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James G. Stavridis
American Educator
Rested commanders are the best commanders.
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Abraham Lincoln
American President
All the armies of Europe, Asia and Africa combined, with all the treasure of the earth (our own excepted) in their military chest; with a Buonaparte for a commander, could not by force, take a drink from the Ohio, or make a track on the Blue Ridge, in a trial of a thousand years.
Quote examples
Noam Chomsky
American Activist
There's a War Crimes Act in the United States passed by a Republican Congress in 1996, which says that grave breaches of the Geneva Convention are subject to the death penalty. And that doesn't mean the soldier that committed them - that means the commanders.
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Ted Cruz
American Politician
We need a commander in chief that speaks the truth. We will not defeat radical Islamic terrorism so long as we have a president unwilling to utter the words 'radical Islamic terrorism'.
Quote examples
Dean Cain
American Actor
My grandfather was a commander in the Navy. He was very proud of his service, and he lived his entire life as though he was still serving.
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Fidel Castro
Statesman
I neither will aspire to nor will I accept, the position of president of the council of state and commander in chief.
Quote examples
James Clapper
American Public Servant
It's certainly not helpful when the commander in chief is a critic of the intelligence community.
Quote examples
George S. Patton
American General
All very successful commanders are prima donnas and must be so treated.
Quote examples
Skip Bayless
American Journalist
Parcells is one of the all-time great commanders and motivators.
Quote examples
Eric Trump
American Businessman
My father would be an amazing, amazing commander in chief.
Quote examples
James G. Stavridis
American Educator
Rested commanders are the best commanders.
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