command

Intermediate

/kəˈmænd/

noun
an order, especially one given by a soldier

command in a sentence

  • “Who is in command here?”
  • “You will run forward at (= when you hear) my command.”
  • “When I give the command, fire!”
  • “He hated being in the army because he had to obey commands.”

What does “command” mean?

command (noun) means an order, especially one given by a soldier. It is pronounced /kəˈmænd/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "command" mean?
command (noun) means: an order, especially one given by a soldier
How do you pronounce "command"?
"command" is pronounced /kəˈmænd/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "command" in a sentence?
Here is "command" used in a sentence: Who is in command here?

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