command
verb (used with object)
to direct with specific authority or prerogative; order.
commands
Example Sentences
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Air Marshal Alan Gillespie, who serves as the director general of the Defence Safety Authority, urged all commands to consider the 44 recommendations made by the service inquiry panel.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Once the systems begin to improve on their own, Coxon said, he fears they could advance enough to refuse commands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
During the first part of the mission, Roman communicates with controllers using the Near Space Network, a system of ground stations and relay satellites that handles tracking, telemetry, and commands.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 31, 2026
“Duvateen” is worth talking about some more because it’s a stellar exemplar of how John Curley firmly commands the rhythm section.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
Alyssa yells, but Jacqui is not following anyone’s commands, least of all Alyssa’s.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
