LEARNit Dictionary

command

noun
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1
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an order given to a person or an animal
دستور, فرمان, امر
2
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an instruction given to a computer
دستور, فرمان
The computer executes commands successively in the order they arrive.
What is the startup command for the program?
3
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control and authority over a situation or a group of people
فرماندهی, کنترل, اختیار, اقتدار, سلطه
He has 1 200 men under his command.
He has command of 1  200 men.
The police arrived and took command of the situation.
In 1939 he assumed command of all French naval forces.
There were many disagreements over the command of the peacekeeping forces.
Who is in command here?
For the first time in years, she felt in command of her life.
He looked relaxed and totally in command of himself.
the chain of command
a breakdown in the command structure
see also high command, second in command
4
a part of an army, air force, etc. that is organized and controlled separately; a group of officers who give orders
فرماندهی, بخش نظامی, فرماندهان
Bomber Command
5
your knowledge of something; your ability to do or use something, especially a language
تسلط, مهارت, احاطه
Applicants will be expected to have (a) good command of English.
She has an excellent command of French.
verb
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1
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to tell somebody to do something
دستور دادن, فرمان دادن, امر کردن
synonym order
2
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to be in charge of a group of people in the army, navy, etc.
فرماندهی کردن, فرمان‌دهی کردن
In March 1942 he was appointed to command US naval forces in Europe
The troops were commanded by General Haig.
3
to deserve and get something because of the special qualities you have
شایسته بودن, مستحق بودن
to command sympathy/support
She was able to command the respect of the class.
The headlines commanded her attention.
As a top lawyer, he can expect to command a six-figure salary.
4
to be in a position from where you can see or control something
کنترل کردن, اشراف داشتن, نظارت کردن, تسلط داشتن
The hotel commands a fine view of the valley.
They built a castle commanding the river crossing.
5
to have control of something; to have something available for use
کنترل کردن, در اختیار داشتن, تسلط داشتن
The party was no longer able to command a majority in Parliament.
the power and finances commanded by the police