ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ

command

gb/kəmˈænd/ us/kəmˈænd/
A2 ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 2300
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਕਿਰਿਆ B1 action
1

Give an authoritative order

To give an order to someone in a strong or official way.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: to command [someone] to [do something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'command' with 'ask'; 'command' is stronger and implies authority.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
order (Most common everyday term; slightly less formal than 'command'.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
obey (Means to follow an order, the opposite action of giving one.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
command troops |command attention |command respect |command a unit
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
authority |military |workplace |work |law |communication
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The general commanded the soldiers to hold their position.
  • She commanded her team to finish the project by Friday.
  • The teacher commanded silence in the noisy classroom.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The officer commanded the men to stop.
  • My boss commanded me to write the report.
  • She commanded the dog to sit.
ਨਾਂਵ A2 entity
2

An official order or instruction

An order that someone with power gives to another person.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: to give a command to [someone]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse 'command' with 'comment' due to similar pronunciation.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
order (Most common synonym; 'command' is more formal or military in tone.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
request (A polite or optional ask, unlike a command which must be followed.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
give a command |follow a command |ignore a command
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
authority |military |law |work |communication
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The captain gave the command to fire.
  • It is important for soldiers to follow commands.
  • The robot executes commands sent from the computer.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The teacher gave a command to be quiet.
  • He did not follow the command.
  • The dog understands simple commands.
ਕਿਰਿਆ B2 action
3

Be in charge of a group

To lead and control a group of people.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: to command [a group/organization]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
lead ('Lead' is more general; 'command' implies formal authority.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
serve under (Means to work under someone else's authority.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
command an army |command a ship |command a team
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
leadership |military |work |politics |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • She commands a large department at the company.
  • He commanded the naval vessel for five years.
  • The colonel commands over 500 soldiers.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • He commands the sales team.
  • She commands a group of workers.
  • The captain commands the ship.
ਕਿਰਿਆ B2 state
4

Deserve respect or attention

To be so good or important that people respect you or give you attention.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: to command [respect/attention/a price]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
earn ('Earn' focuses on gaining through effort; 'command' suggests it is naturally due.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
lose respect (Means to no longer have respect from others.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
command respect |command attention |command a high price
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
reputation |business |emotions |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • Her honesty commands the respect of her colleagues.
  • The painting commands a very high price at auction.
  • His speeches always command attention from the audience.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • Good leaders command respect.
  • The old book commands a high price.
  • He commands attention when he speaks.
ਨਾਂਵ technical B1 entity
5

Instruction for a computer program

Words or symbols you type into a computer so it does something.

ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
instruction ('Instruction' is broader; 'command' is specific in computing.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
output ('Output' is what comes from the computer, not what is entered.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
enter a command |run a command |execute a command
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
technology |communication |work
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • Type the command and press Enter.
  • This program accepts several different commands.
  • You can use this command to copy files.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • I typed the command into the computer.
  • This command opens the file.
  • We run the command to start the program.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
command
IPA
GB/kəmˈænd/
US/kəmˈænd/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
com - mand (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mand)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
  • Base: command
  • Plural: command, commands
Verb
  • Base: command
  • 3rd Person Singular: commands
  • Present Participle: commanding
  • Past: commanded
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
commands noun commanding verb commanded verb
Core family
commander noun B1
Advanced or less common
commandment noun B2 commandeer verb
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ

at your command

1
/ˈæt jˈʊɹ kəmˈænd/
fixed phrase

Ready to obey orders immediately

Ready to do what you ask right away.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • I am at your command, sir.
  • The staff are at your command for the evening.

in command of

1
/ˈɪn kəmˈænd əv/
fixed phrase

Having control over something/someone

Having power over people or things and making decisions about them.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • She is in command of the whole operation.
  • The captain was in command of the ship.

take command (of)

1
/tˈeɪk kəmˈænd əv/
fixed phrase

Assume control or authority over something/someone

To start being the person who controls something or someone.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • He took command of the army after the general retired.
  • She took command of the meeting when her boss was late.

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