My teacher has good command of English.
noun /kə'mænd/
1
the control of a group of people or a situation.
control of something (such as a situation, activity, or feeling).
control and authority over a situation or a group of people.
control over someone or something and responsibility for them.
control of a group of people, especially in the armed forces.
control of something such as a situation or your feelings.
If someone has command of a situation, they have control of it because they have, or seem to have, power or authority.
under somebody’s command
troops under the command of General Roberts.
in command (of something)
Lieutenant Peters was now in command.
He felt fully in command of the situation.
take command (of something)[(=begin controlling a group or situation and making decisions)]
The fire officer took command, ordering everyone to leave the building.
at somebody’s command[to be ready to obey sb]
Each congressman /'kɑŋgrəsmən/ has a large staff at his command (=available to be used). [congress /kən'ɡrɛs/]
By 1944, Fletcher had command of a B-17 bomber and a ten-man crew.
I assumed command of the business after my father's death. [assume = /ə'sum/ verb, 2).assume control/responsibility etc to start to have control, responsibility etc or to start in a particular position or job]
He immediately took command of the situation.
She seems to be in (full) command of the situation. [=she seems to have complete control of the situation]
He finally felt in command of his life.
She stayed in command of herself [=she did not lose control of her emotions] during the trial.
He has 1 200 men under his command.
He has command of 1 200 men.
The police arrived and took command of the situation.
For the first time in years, she felt in command of her life.
He looked relaxed and totally in command of himself.
Who is in command here?
There were many disagreements over the command of the peacekeeping forces.
the chain of command.
I'm at your command—what would you like me to do?
Colonel Sailing has command over/is in command of the Guards Regiment. [colonel = /'kɝnl/ a high rank in the army, Marines, or the US air force, or someone who has this rank]
General Haig took command of the British Expeditionary Force in 1915.
The soldiers were under the command of a tough sergeant-major. [sergeant = /'sɑrdʒənt/ noun, a low rank in the army, air force, police etc, or someone who has this rank]
Franco was in overall command of the military.
The ship is under the command of Captain Blake.
United soon took command of the game.
He tries to project the image of a man in command of himself. [project = /prəˈdʒɛkt/ verb, 4). to try to make other people have a particular idea about you.
I hope the team will project a smart professional image.
project yourself (as something)
his attempts to project himself as a potential leader]
the struggle for command of the air.
Whoever was waiting for them there had command of the situation.
Mr Baker would take command of the campaign.
In times of currency crisis interest rates can raised as a sign that a government is in command.
2
ORDER an order that should be obeyed.
an order given to a person or animal to do something.
an order given to a person or an animal.
an order, especially one given by a soldier.
an official order.
Shoot when I give the command.
We are expected to obey his commands.
She shouted out commands to the crew.
Begin on/at my command.
We started to teach the dog simple commands like “sit” and “lie down.”
The dog will only attack on my command. [=will only attack when I tell it to]
The soldiers marched on command. [=they marched when they were ordered to march]
Begin when I give the command.
You must obey the captain's commands.
You will run forward at (= when you hear) my command.
When I give the command, fire!
He hated being in the army because he had to obey commands.
Who gave the command to open fire?
The tanker failed to respond to a command to stop.
I closed my eyes at his command.
the note of command in his voice.
3
COMPUTER an instruction to a computer to do something.
an instruction in the form of a code or signal that tells a computer to do something.
an instruction given to a computer.
an instruction to a computer to perform a particular action.
an instruction that you give to a computer to make it do something.
In computing, a command is an instruction that you give to a computer.
You can perform several actions with keyboard commands.
The system recognizes voice commands.
What is the startup command for the program?
the log-on command.
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command of something
knowledge of something, especially a language, or ability to use something.
knowledge and skill that allows you to do or use something well - + of.
your knowledge of sth; your ability to do or use sth, especially a language.
a great knowledge of a subject and an ability to use that knowledge.
knowledge of a particular subject, especially the ability to speak a foreign language.
Your command of something, such as a foreign language, is your knowledge of it and your ability to use this knowledge.
(have a) good/excellent/poor etc command of something
He’s studied in the US and has a good command of English.
She has a good command of French. [=she speaks French well]
His command of the piano /pɪ'æno/ is impressive. [impressive = /ɪm'prɛsɪv/ adjective, something that is impressive makes you admire it because it is very good, large, important etc]
Applicants will be expected to have (a) good command of English.
She has an impressive command of the English language.
She has an excellent command of Russian.
His command of English was excellent.
a singer with a natural command of melody /'mɛlədi/.
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MILITARY a part of an army, navy etc that is controlled separately and has a particular job.
a group of officers or officials who give orders.
the group of soldiers that an officer is in control of.
the power that someone (such as a military officer) has to give orders and to control a group of people. synonyms power.
a group of people or an area that is under the control of a military officer.
a group of military officers of high rank who give orders.
a part of an army, air force, etc. that is organized and controlled separately.
a group of officers who give orders.
a group of soldiers or an area controlled by a commander.
a section of the armed forces that does a particular job and has its own leader.
a group of officers who control a section of an army, navy, or air force.
In the armed forces, a command is a group of officers who are responsible for organizing and controlling part of an army, navy, or air force.
In the armed forces, a command is a group of soldiers that a particular officer is in charge of.
high command the most important leaders of a country’s army, navy etc.
the most powerful and important leaders of an organization or military force.
high command the senior leaders of the armed forces of a country.
high command the group of officers of the highest rank in a country’s armed forces.
The high command is the group that consists of the most senior officers in a nation's armed forces.
second-in-command the person who has the next highest rank to the leader of a group, especially in a military organization.
second-in-command someone who is ranked second in a group or organization
second-in-command someone who is almost as important as the person in charge.
second-in-command someone who is next in rank to the person in charge of something
A second-in-command is someone who is next in rank to the leader of a group, and who has authority to give orders when the leader is not there.
pilots of the Southern Air Command.
the Army High Command.
GRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb?
In this meaning of command is usually followed by a singular verb:
· The army command is considering a ceasefire.
In British English, you can also use a plural verb:
· The army command are considering a ceasefire.
grammar guide ‒ nouns
He was relieved of his command after being charged with misconduct. [relieve = /rɪ'liv/ 3). to replace someone when they have completed their duty or when they need a rest] [ misconduct = /ˌmɪs'kɑndʌkt/ noun, bad or dishonest behaviour by someone in a position of authority or trust]
He has command of 100 troops. = He has 100 troops under his command.
Who is the officer in command of the unit?
He is an officer in the Middle East command.
He quickly earned the respect of his command.
The order came down from Naval Command.
Bomber Command.
Western Command.
a small garrison under the command of Major James Craig... In 1942 he took command of 108 Squadron /'skwɑdrən/. [garrison = /'gærəsn/ noun, a group of soldiers living in a town or fort and defending it]
He had authorisation from the military command to retaliate. [retaliate = /rɪ'tælɪ'et/ verb, to do something bad to someone because they have done something bad to you]
The army's supreme command has said the army will withdraw, provided the other side does so also. [supreme = /sə'prim/ adjective, having the highest position of power, importance, or influence]
There would continue to be a joint command of US and Saudi forces operating within Saudi borders. [Saudi = /'sɔ:di/ noun, adjective, a person who comes from Saudi Arabia /əˈrebiə/]
the Strategic /strə'tidʒɪk/ Air Command.
He served as second-in-command to the sheriff /'ʃɛrɪf/.
the police chief's second-in-command.
Well, if the manager isn't available I'd like to speak to the second-in-command.
He was posted to Hong Kong as second-in-command of C Squadron /'skwɑdrən/.
The President was replaced by his second-in-command.
the German High Command.
the Republican high command.
6
at your command
if you have a particular skill at your command, you are able to use that skill well and easily.
available for your use.
if you have a skill or an amount of sth at your command, you are able to use it well and completely.
If you have particular qualities at your command, you are able to use them effectively.
humorous If someone says that they are at your command, they mean they are willing to do what you ask.
if you have something such as a skill at your command, you are able to use it well.
If you have a particular skill or particular resources at your command, you have them and can use them fully.
a pianist /'pɪənɪst/ with the keys at his command.
They used every resource at their command. [=at their disposal] [at somebody’s disposal=available for someone to use]
If you need anything, please ask me. I am at your command. [=I am available to help you at any time]
With all the words at my command, I could not express how I felt.
As a writer, she has both style and humour at her command.
"I can't reach my zip - could you unfasten it, please?" "I'm at your command!". [unfasten = /ˌʌn'fæsən/ verb, to make (something) loose : ↑UNDO. to release or open something that is fixed or closed ]
You will need to use all the tact at your command. [tact = /tækt/ noun, the ability to be careful about what you say or do, so that you do not upset or embarrass other people]
He came from the Sudan /suˈdæn/ without a word of English at his command.
The country should have the right to defend itself with all legal means at its command. [mean = /min/ noun, 2). a method of doing something which is between two very different methods, and better than either of them]
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be in command of yourself
to be able to control your emotions and thoughts.
If you are in command or in command of yourself, you are relaxed and able to react and behave in the way that you want to. Syn:in control
Kathleen /'kæθli:n/ walked in – tall, slim, confident, and in total command of herself.
Nixon looked comfortable and in command.
The man appeared to be in complete command of himself.
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only singular formal a view.
a fine castle with its command of the surrounding countryside.
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