English · Word Candidate

command

/kəˈmɑːnd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: commands · commanding · commanded

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An order to do something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

lệnh thực hiện một việc gì

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Noun

Examples

I was given a command to cease shooting.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quyền hoặc thẩm quyền ra lệnh, kiểm soát

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Noun

Examples

to have command of an army

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ra lệnh, chỉ huy có thẩm quyền

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Verb

Examples

The soldier was commanded to cease firing.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

có quyền lực, kiểm soát tối cao

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Verb

Examples

to command an army or a ship

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “command” mean?

An order to do something.

Is “command” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.