command
gb/kəmˈænd/ us/kəmˈænd/
A2
Ingles
~ 2300
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa
B1
action
1
Give an authoritative order
To give an order to someone in a strong or official way.
Padron ng paggamit:
to command [someone] to [do something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'command' with 'ask'; 'command' is stronger and implies authority.
Mga kasingkahulugan
order (Most common everyday term; slightly less formal than 'command'.)
Mga kasalungat
obey (Means to follow an order, the opposite action of giving one.)
Mga kolokasyon
command troops
|command attention
|command respect
|command a unit
Mga tema
authority
|military
|workplace
|work
|law
|communication
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The officer commanded the men to stop.
- My boss commanded me to write the report.
- She commanded the dog to sit.
Pangngalan
A2
entity
2
An official order or instruction
An order that someone with power gives to another person.
Padron ng paggamit:
to give a command to [someone]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'command' with 'comment' due to similar pronunciation.
Mga kasingkahulugan
order (Most common synonym; 'command' is more formal or military in tone.)
Mga kasalungat
request (A polite or optional ask, unlike a command which must be followed.)
Mga kolokasyon
give a command
|follow a command
|ignore a command
Mga tema
authority
|military
|law
|work
|communication
Mga Halimbawa
- The captain gave the command to fire.
- It is important for soldiers to follow commands.
- The robot executes commands sent from the computer.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The teacher gave a command to be quiet.
- He did not follow the command.
- The dog understands simple commands.
Pandiwa
B2
action
3
Be in charge of a group
To lead and control a group of people.
Padron ng paggamit:
to command [a group/organization]
Mga kasingkahulugan
lead ('Lead' is more general; 'command' implies formal authority.)
Mga kasalungat
serve under (Means to work under someone else's authority.)
Mga kolokasyon
command an army
|command a ship
|command a team
Mga tema
leadership
|military
|work
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- She commands a large department at the company.
- He commanded the naval vessel for five years.
- The colonel commands over 500 soldiers.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- He commands the sales team.
- She commands a group of workers.
- The captain commands the ship.
Pandiwa
B2
state
4
Deserve respect or attention
To be so good or important that people respect you or give you attention.
Padron ng paggamit:
to command [respect/attention/a price]
Mga kasingkahulugan
earn ('Earn' focuses on gaining through effort; 'command' suggests it is naturally due.)
Mga kasalungat
lose respect (Means to no longer have respect from others.)
Mga kolokasyon
command respect
|command attention
|command a high price
Mga tema
reputation
|business
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Good leaders command respect.
- The old book commands a high price.
- He commands attention when he speaks.
Pangngalan
technical
B1
entity
5
Instruction for a computer program
Words or symbols you type into a computer so it does something.
Mga kasingkahulugan
instruction ('Instruction' is broader; 'command' is specific in computing.)
Mga kasalungat
output ('Output' is what comes from the computer, not what is entered.)
Mga kolokasyon
enter a command
|run a command
|execute a command
Mga tema
technology
|communication
|work
Mga Halimbawa
- Type the command and press Enter.
- This program accepts several different commands.
- You can use this command to copy files.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I typed the command into the computer.
- This command opens the file.
- We run the command to start the program.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
command
IPA
GB/kəmˈænd/
US/kəmˈænd/
Mga pantig at diin
com - mand (2 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mand)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: command
- Plural: command, commands
Verb
- Base: command
- 3rd Person Singular: commands
- Present Participle: commanding
- Past: commanded
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
commands
noun
commanding
verb
commanded
verb
Core family
commander
noun B1
Advanced or less common
commandment
noun B2
commandeer
verb
Mga ekspresyon
at your command
1/ˈæt jˈʊɹ kəmˈænd/
fixed phrase
Ready to obey orders immediately
Ready to do what you ask right away.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- He took command of the army after the general retired.
- She took command of the meeting when her boss was late.