command

US /kəˈmænd/
UK /kəˈmænd/
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1.

an authoritative order

:
The officer gave a clear command to his troops.
He issued a command for the gates to be opened.
2.

control over someone or something

:
She has excellent command of the English language.
The general took command of the army.
1.

give an authoritative order

:
The general commanded his troops to advance.
He commanded silence in the room.
2.

have authority over; control

:
He commands a large division of the army.
The castle commands a view of the entire valley.