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 commandsto teach puppy to obey simple verbal commands, meaning to impart skills or knowledge to
- Medium demonstrate excellent professional command of spoken Englishto demonstrate excellent professional command of spoken English, meaning to give an exhibition of to an interested audience
- Hard strictly observe military hierarchical chain of commanddescribing strictly observe military hierarchical chain of command (restricted to something)
- Very Hard command a significant valuation premium in negotiationsto command a significant valuation premium in negotiations, meaning to be in command of
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.