command

(noun) an authoritative direction or instruction to do something. Synonyms: bid, bidding, dictation.

(noun) a military unit or region under the control of a single officer.

(noun) the power or authority to command. Examples: "An admiral in command."

(noun) availability for use. Examples: "The materials at the command of the potters grew."

(noun) a position of highest authority. Examples: "The corporation has just undergone a change in command."

(noun) great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity. Synonyms: control, mastery. Examples: "A good command of french."

(noun) (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program. Synonyms: instruction, statement, program line.

(verb) be in command of. Examples: "The general commanded a huge army."

(verb) make someone do something. Synonyms: require.

(verb) demand as one's due. Examples: "This speaker commands a high fee." "The author commands a fair hearing from his readers."

(verb) look down on. Synonyms: dominate, overlook, overtop. Examples: "The villa dominates the town."

(verb) exercise authoritative control or power over. Synonyms: control. Examples: "Control the budget." "Command the military forces."