A Quick and Simple Dictionary

command

1. Noun.  An order, a compelling task given to an inferior or a machine.
2. Noun.  The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.
3. Noun.  power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.
4. Noun.  A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control.
5. Noun.  The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.
6. Noun.  (military) A body or troops, or any naval or military force, under the control of a particular officer.
7. Noun.  Dominating situation; range or control or oversight; extent of view or outlook.
8. Noun.  (computing) A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.
9. Noun.  (baseball) The degree of control a pitcher has over his pitches.
10. Verb.  (transitive) To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
11. Verb.  (transitive) To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.
12. Verb.  (transitive) To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.
13. Verb.  (transitive) to dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.
14. Verb.  (transitive) To exact, compel or secure by my moral influence; to deserve, claim.
15. Verb.  To hold, to control the use of.