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Commands: meaning, definitions and examples

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commands

 

[ kəˈmændz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,935, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.