Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - command
Command
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v. & n. --v.tr. 1 (often foll. by to + infin., or that + clause) give formal order or instructions to (commands us to obey; commands that it be done). 2 (also absol.) have authority or control over. 3 a (often refl.) restrain, master. b gain the use of; have at one's disposal or within reach (skill, resources, etc.) (commands an extensive knowledge of history; commands a salary of {pound}40,000). 4 deserve and get (sympathy, respect, etc.). 5 Mil. dominate (a strategic position) from a superior height; look down over. --n. 1 an authoritative order; an instruction. 2 mastery, control, possession (a good command of languages; has command of the resources). 3 the exercise or tenure of authority, esp. naval or military (has command of this ship). 4 Mil. a a body of troops etc. (Bomber Command). b a district under a commander (Western Command). 5 Computing a an instruction causing a computer to perform one of its basic functions. b a signal initiating such an operation. Phrases and idioms at command ready to be used at will. at (or by) a person's command in pursuance of a person's bidding. command module the control compartment in a spacecraft. Command Paper (in the UK) a paper laid before Parliament by command of the Crown. command performance (in the UK) a theatrical or film performance given by royal command. command post the headquarters of a military unit. in command of commanding; having under control. under command of commanded by. word of command 1 Mil. an order for a movement in a drill etc. 2 a prearranged spoken signal for the start of an operation. Etymology: ME f. AF comaunder, OF comander f. LL commandare COMMEND
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I. verb see: commend Date: 14th century transitive verb to direct authoritatively ; order, to exercise a dominating influence over ; have ~ of: as, to have at one's immediate disposal , to demand or receive as one's due , to overlook or dominate from or as if from a strategic position , to have military ~ of as senior officer , to order or request to be given, intransitive verb to have or exercise direct authority ; govern, to give orders, to be ~er, to dominate as if from an elevated place, ~able adjective Synonyms: see: ~ II. noun Date: 15th century 1. an order given, a signal that actuates a device (as a control mechanism in a spacecraft or one step in a computer), 2. the ability to control ; mastery, the authority or right to ~ , c. the power to dominate, scope of vision, facility in use , control 1d , the act of ~ing, the personnel, area, or organization under a ~er, a position of highest usually military authority, see: power III. adjective Date: 1826 done on ~ or request ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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