command
Meaning
To command means to give an authoritative order or to have control over something or someone.
💡 A common mistake is using "command" in contexts where "request" or "ask" would be more appropriate.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
Monday
morning
the
team
gathers
in
the
small
meeting
room
to
review
their
tasks
.
Today
the
manager
had
to
command
the
team
to
focus
on
the
most
urgent
tasks
,
so
each
person
prepared
a
short
update
.
Because
time
is
limited
,
they
speak
clearly
and
share
only
the
main
points
.
After
the
meeting
,
the
manager
stayed
to
answer
questions
and
to
make
sure
everyone
left
with
a
clear
plan
.
Common Phrases
command a team
command attention
command respect
Synonyms
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