Commander: meaning, definitions and examples

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commander

 

[ kษ™หˆmรฆndษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Military leader

A commander is a person in authority, especially over a military operation or organization. They are responsible for giving orders, making decisions, and leading their subordinates. Commanders are expected to possess strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to inspire and motivate others.

Synonyms

chief, general, leader

Examples of usage

  • The army commander led his troops into battle.
  • The navy commander was responsible for the safety of the ship and its crew.
Context #2 | Noun

Computer software

In the context of computer software, a commander is a user interface element that allows users to interact with the system by entering text commands. This type of interface is often used in command-line interfaces (CLI) and is popular among experienced users who prefer the efficiency of keyboard commands.

Synonyms

CLI, Command Line Interface, text-based interface

Examples of usage

  • The terminal commander allowed the user to execute complex tasks with simple commands.
  • Using a commander interface requires knowledge of specific commands and syntax.

Translations

Translations of the word "commander" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comandante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎเคพเค‚เคกเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kommandant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ komandan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผะฐะฝะดะธั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dowรณdca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธไปคๅฎ˜

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท commandant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comandante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท komutan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€ํœ˜๊ด€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุฆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ velitel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ veliteฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ‡ๆŒฅๅฎ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poveljnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ foringi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะผะฐะฝะดะธั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ แƒ“แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komandir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comandante

Etymology

The word 'commander' originated from the Old French word 'comandier', which in turn came from the Late Latin word 'commandare', meaning 'to commit to one's charge'. The term has been used throughout history to refer to leaders in various contexts, including military, naval, and civilian roles.

See also: command, commandeer, commanding, commandingly, commands.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,996, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.