command
English Thesaurus
1. availability for use (noun.attribute)
2. the power or authority to command (noun.attribute)
3. great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | skillfulness, |
| definition | : | the state of being cognitively skillful (noun.cognition) |
4. (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | code, computer code, |
| definition | : | (computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | call, |
| definition | : | an instruction that interrupts the program being executed (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | command line, |
| definition | : | commands that a user types in order to run an application (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | link, |
| definition | : | (computing) an instruction that connects one part of a program or an element on a list to another program or list (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | macro, macro instruction, |
| definition | : | a single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine language (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | system error, |
| definition | : | an instruction that is either not recognized by an operating system or is in violation of the procedural rules (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | toggle, |
| definition | : | any instruction that works first one way and then the other; it turns something on the first time it is used and then turns it off the next time (noun.communication) |
| domain category | : | computer science, computing, |
| definition | : | the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures (noun.cognition) |
5. an authoritative direction or instruction to do something (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | speech act, |
| definition | : | the use of language to perform some act (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | countermand, |
| definition | : | a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | order, |
| definition | : | (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | charge, commission, direction, |
| definition | : | a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | commandment, |
| definition | : | something that is commanded (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | injunction, |
| definition | : | a formal command or admonition (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | behest, |
| definition | : | an authoritative command or request (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | open sesame, |
| definition | : | a magical command; used by Ali Baba (noun.communication) |
6. a military unit or region under the control of a single officer (noun.group)
| hyponym | : | acc, air combat command, |
| definition | : | a command that is the primary provider of air combat weapon systems to the United States Air Force; operates fighter, bomber, reconnaissance, battle-management, and rescue aircraft (noun.group) |
| hyponym | : | afspc, air force space command, |
| definition | : | a command of the United States Air Force that is responsible for defending the United States through its space and intercontinental ballistic missile operations (noun.group) |
7. a position of highest authority (noun.state)
| hypernym | : | position, status, |
| definition | : | the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society (noun.state) |
8. make someone do something (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | enjoin, order, say, tell, |
| definition | : | give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | burden, charge, saddle, |
| definition | : | impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | requisition, |
| definition | : | make a formal request for official services (verb.communication) |
9. be in command of (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | dominate, master, |
| definition | : | have dominance or the power to defeat over (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | general, |
| definition | : | command as a general (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | officer, |
| definition | : | direct or command as an officer (verb.communication) |
10. demand as one's due (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | demand, exact, |
| definition | : | claim as due or just (verb.communication) |
11. exercise authoritative control or power over (verb.social)
| hyponym | : | preoccupy, |
| definition | : | engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively (verb.emotion) |
| hyponym | : | channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer, |
| definition | : | direct the course; determine the direction of travelling (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | steer, |
| definition | : | direct (oneself) somewhere (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | hold one's own, |
| definition | : | maintain one's position and be in control of a situation (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | hold, |
| definition | : | take and maintain control over, often by violent means (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | hold sway, |
| definition | : | be master; reign or rule (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | govern, |
| definition | : | direct or strongly influence the behavior of (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | regiment, |
| definition | : | subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | corner, |
| definition | : | gain control over (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | preside, |
| definition | : | act as president (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | dominate, master, |
| definition | : | have dominance or the power to defeat over (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | becharm, charm, |
| definition | : | control by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | govern, rule, |
| definition | : | exercise authority over; as of nations (verb.social) |
12. look down on (verb.stative)
| hypernym | : | lie, |
| definition | : | be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position (verb.stative) |
13. the power or authority to command (noun.attribute)
| derivation | : | command, |
| definition | : | be in command of (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | command, control, |
| definition | : | exercise authoritative control or power over (verb.social) |
14. great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | control, master, |
| definition | : | have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | get the hang, master, |
| definition | : | be or become completely proficient or skilled in (verb.cognition) |
15. an authoritative direction or instruction to do something (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | command, require, |
| definition | : | make someone do something (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | dictate, |
| definition | : | rule as a dictator (verb.social) |
16. a military unit or region under the control of a single officer (noun.group)
| derivation | : | command, command, |
| definition | : | be in command of (verb.communication) |
17. a position of highest authority (noun.state)
| derivation | : | command, control, |
| definition | : | exercise authoritative control or power over (verb.social) |
18. make someone do something (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | bid, bidding, command, dictation, |
| definition | : | an authoritative direction or instruction to do something (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | commandment, |
| definition | : | something that is commanded (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | requisition, |
| definition | : | the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use (noun.communication) |
19. be in command of (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | command, |
| definition | : | the power or authority to command (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | command, |
| definition | : | a military unit or region under the control of a single officer (noun.group) |
| derivation | : | commander, |
| definition | : | someone in an official position of authority who can command or control others (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | commander, |
| definition | : | a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a lieutenant commander and below a captain (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | command, |
| definition | : | a position of highest authority (noun.state) |
20. exercise authoritative control or power over (verb.social)
| derivation | : | control, |
| definition | : | power to direct or determine (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | command, |
| definition | : | the power or authority to command (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | commander, |
| definition | : | someone in an official position of authority who can command or control others (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | commander, |
| definition | : | a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a lieutenant commander and below a captain (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | command, |
| definition | : | a position of highest authority (noun.state) |
21. look down on (verb.stative)
| derivation | : | overlook, |
| definition | : | a high place affording a good view (noun.location) |
22. the power or authority to command (noun.attribute)
| derivation | : | command, |
| definition | : | be in command of (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | command, control, |
| definition | : | exercise authoritative control or power over (verb.social) |
23. great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | control, master, |
| definition | : | have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | get the hang, master, |
| definition | : | be or become completely proficient or skilled in (verb.cognition) |
24. an authoritative direction or instruction to do something (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | command, require, |
| definition | : | make someone do something (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | dictate, |
| definition | : | rule as a dictator (verb.social) |
25. a military unit or region under the control of a single officer (noun.group)
| derivation | : | command, command, |
| definition | : | be in command of (verb.communication) |
26. a position of highest authority (noun.state)
| derivation | : | command, control, |
| definition | : | exercise authoritative control or power over (verb.social) |
27. make someone do something (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | bid, bidding, command, dictation, |
| definition | : | an authoritative direction or instruction to do something (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | commandment, |
| definition | : | something that is commanded (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | requisition, |
| definition | : | the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use (noun.communication) |
28. be in command of (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | command, |
| definition | : | the power or authority to command (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | command, |
| definition | : | a military unit or region under the control of a single officer (noun.group) |
| derivation | : | commander, |
| definition | : | someone in an official position of authority who can command or control others (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | commander, |
| definition | : | a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a lieutenant commander and below a captain (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | command, |
| definition | : | a position of highest authority (noun.state) |
29. exercise authoritative control or power over (verb.social)
| derivation | : | control, |
| definition | : | power to direct or determine (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | command, |
| definition | : | the power or authority to command (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | commander, |
| definition | : | someone in an official position of authority who can command or control others (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | commander, |
| definition | : | a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a lieutenant commander and below a captain (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | command, |
| definition | : | a position of highest authority (noun.state) |
30. look down on (verb.stative)
| derivation | : | overlook, |
| definition | : | a high place affording a good view (noun.location) |
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