command
noun
/kəˈmænd/
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/kəˈmɑːnd/
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- An order to do something.
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ordre,
commandement
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- (computing) A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.
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commande
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- The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.
- (military) A body or troops, or any naval or military force, under the control of a particular officer; by extension, any object or body in someone's charge.
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commandement
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- power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.
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maîtrise
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command
verb
/kəˈmænd/
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/kəˈmɑːnd/
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- (ambitransitive) To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
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commander,
ordonner
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- (transitive) To hold, to control the use of.
- (obsolete) To direct to come; to bestow.
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diriger
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commandment
noun
/kəˈmændmənt/
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/kəˈmændɪmənt/
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/kəˈmændɪˌmɛnt/
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/kəˈmɑːndmənt/
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- (archaic) Something that must be obeyed; a command or edict.
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commandement
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commander
noun
/kəˈmandə/
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/kəˈmændɚ/
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/kəˈmɑːndə/
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- One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.
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commandant,
commandante
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- A rank within an honorary order: e.g. Commander of the Legion of Honour.
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commandeur
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commandeer
verb
/kɒmənˈdɪə(ɹ)/
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- (transitive) To force into military service.
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enrôler
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- (transitive) To seize for military use.
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réquisitionner
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commandant
noun
/-dɑnt/
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/kɒmənˈdænt/
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/kɒmənˈdɑːnt/
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/ˈkɒməndænt/
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/ˈkɒməndɑːnt/
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- (military) A commanding officer, usually of a specific force or division.
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commandant
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