high command

noun

1. the leadership or highest authority of a military command or other organization.
2. the highest headquarters of a military force.

high command

noun

1. the commander-in-chief and senior officers of a nation's armed forces

Word History and Origins

Origin of high command¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

In the event, the enemy did plenty—far more than SHAEF, or for that matter the German high command, imagined possible.

From The Daily Beast

But brotherly love among enemy combatants was not something that the high command encouraged.

From The Daily Beast

Official Donetsk Republic business was log-jammed because the high command had only one stamp for documents and identity papers.

From The Daily Beast

The Indian navy was so eager to strike it had to be restrained by the high command.

From The Daily Beast

The Mossad high command must surely be convening emergency meetings in an atmosphere of tension and heightened alertness.

From The Daily Beast

As a matter of fact, Parry proved to be unsuited for high command, although it must be admitted that he worked indefatigably.

From Project Gutenberg

High Command in England thought the Germans might have come up with a new weapon as no flak or enemy fighters were seen.

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It was solved by the High Command putting at our disposal an Army rest-camp on the coast.

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Yet they exercise this high command without any affectation of austerity.

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He was placed in high command, but again ruined his position with tyrannical and foolish schemes.

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Related Words

• command post
• main office
• nerve center