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command

US /kəˈmænd/

noun, verb Core · B1 Công nghệ & kỹ thuật

Definition

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Type this command to restart the server without losing any data.

Word Family

NounNoun
command gốc commander commandant
VerbVerb
command gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • order(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
  • directproceeding in a straight line or without intervening persons
  • masterygreat skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

Collocations

  • Easy teach puppy to obey simple verbal commands
    to teach puppy to obey simple verbal commands, meaning to impart skills or knowledge to
  • Medium demonstrate excellent professional command of spoken English
    to demonstrate excellent professional command of spoken English, meaning to give an exhibition of to an interested audience
  • Hard strictly observe military hierarchical chain of command
    describing strictly observe military hierarchical chain of command (restricted to something)
  • Very Hard command a significant valuation premium in negotiations
    to command a significant valuation premium in negotiations, meaning to be in command of

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