command

Noun

• (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program

• great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
  • a good command of French
    

• a position of highest authority
  • the corporation has just undergone a change in command
    

• availability for use
  • the materials at the command of the potters grew
    

• the power or authority to command
  • an admiral in command
    

• a military unit or region under the control of a single officer

• an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

Verb

• exercise authoritative control or power over
  • control the budget
    
  • Command the military forces
    

• look down on
  • The villa dominates the town
    

• demand as one's due
  • This speaker commands a high fee
    
  • The author commands a fair hearing from his readers
    

• make someone do something

• be in command of
  • The general commanded a huge army
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  instruction , statement , program line , control , mastery , bid , bidding , dictation , dominate , overlook , overtop , require