Commands: meaning, definitions and examples

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commands

[ kəˈmændz ]

^{Context #1}

in computing

A directive to a computer program to perform a specific task.

Synonyms

directives, instructions, orders

Examples of usage

The user entered commands into the terminal to execute the program.
The commands were written in a script file for automation purposes.

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in military

An authoritative order.

Synonyms

directives, instructions, orders

Examples of usage

The general issued commands to his troops to advance towards the enemy.
The soldier followed the command to retreat.

^{Context #3}

instruct or direct someone to do something

Give an authoritative order.

Synonyms

direct, instruct, order

Examples of usage

The manager commanded the employees to complete the task by the end of the day.
She commanded her dog to sit.

Translations

Translations of the word "commands" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comandos

🇮🇳 आदेश

🇩🇪 Befehle

🇮🇩 perintah

🇺🇦 команди

🇵🇱 polecenia

🇯🇵 コマンド

🇫🇷 commandes

🇪🇸 comandos

🇹🇷 komutlar

🇰🇷 명령

🇸🇦 أوامر

🇨🇿 příkazy

🇸🇰 príkazy

🇨🇳 命令

🇸🇮 ukazi

🇮🇸 skipanir

🇰🇿 бұйрықтар

🇬🇪 ბრძანებები

🇦🇿 əmrlər

🇲🇽 comandos

Word origin

The word 'commands' originated from the Latin word 'commandare', which means 'to commit to one's charge'. It has been used in various contexts such as computing, military, and everyday language to denote authoritative orders or instructions.