Definitions

1. noun

an order or instruction given by someone in authority

“The general gave the command to advance.”

2. noun

a person or group of people who have control or authority over something

“The company’s board of directors is the command structure for all major decisions.”

3. verb

to give an order or instruction to someone

“The teacher commanded the students to be quiet.”

4. verb

to have control or authority over something

“The new software commands a significant portion of the market.”

5. noun

a military unit or group of people who carry out a specific task

“The special command was sent to retrieve the hostages.”