My teacher has good command of English.
verb /kə'mænd/
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ORDER [intransitive, transitive] to tell someone officially to do something, especially if you are a military leader, a king etc.
to give (someone) an order.
to tell (someone) to do something in a forceful and often official way.
(of sb in a position of authority) to tell sb to do sth.
to give someone an order.
to officially order someone to do something.
If someone in authority commands you to do something, they tell you that you must do it.[mainly WRITTEN]
command somebody to do something
Captain Picard commanded the crew to report to the main deck.
command that
The General commanded that the regiment attack at once. [regiment = /'rɛdʒɪmənt/ noun, a military unit that is usually made of several large groups of soldiers (called battalions)] [battalion = /bə'tæljən/,noun a large organized group of soldiers ]
She commanded us to leave.
Military leaders commanded the troops to open fire.
She commanded that work on the bridge cease immediately. [cease = /sis/ verb, to stop doing something or stop happening]
We had no choice but to do as they commanded.
He commanded his men to retreat. [retreat = /rɪ'trit/ verb, 1). to move away from the enemy after being defeated in battle]
She commanded the release of the prisoners.
‘Come here!’ he commanded (them).
The commission intervened and commanded that work on the building cease. [intervene = /ˌɪntɚ'vin/ verb, 1). to become involved in an argument, fight, or other difficult situation in order to change what happens]
The commission commanded that work on the building should cease.
The officer commanded his men to shoot. [man = /mæn/ noun. 8). a soldier or sailor who is under the authority of an officer]
He commanded that the troops (should) cross the water.
He commanded his men to retreat. [retreat = /rɪ'trit/ verb, to move away from the enemy after being defeated in battle ]
The King commanded that she be executed. [execute = /'ɛksɪkjut/ verb, to kill someone, especially legally as a punishment]
He commanded his troops to attack.
`Get in your car and follow me,' he commanded.
He commanded that roads be built to link castles across the land.
`Don't panic,' I commanded myself. [panic = /ˈpænɪk/ verb, to suddenly feel so frightened that you cannot think clearly or behave sensibly, or to make someone do this]
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LEAD THE MILITARY [intransitive, transitive] to be responsible for giving orders to a group of people in the army, navy etc. → commander
to be in charge of a group of people in the army, navy, etc.
to be the leader of a group of people, especially in the armed forces.
to be in charge of an activity that involves a group of people, especially in the armed forces.
An officer who commands part of an army, navy, or air force is responsible for controlling and organizing it.
He commands the 4th Battalion.
The troops were commanded by General Haig.
The platoon was commanded by Lt. John F. Williams. [platoon = /plə'tun/, a small group of soldiers which is part of a company and is led by a lieutenant]
Lovell commanded the Apollo 13 mission to the moon. [mission = /'mɪʃən/ noun, AIR FORCE/ARMY ETC an important job that involves travelling somewhere, done by a member of the air force, army etc, or by a spacecraft]
the French general who commands the UN troops in the region.
He didn't just command. He personally fought in several heavy battles.
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DESERVE AND GET [transitive] to get something such as respect or attention because you do something well or are important or popularn.
to deserve or be able to get or receive (something).
to have and be able to use or control (something).
(not used in the progressive tenses) ~ sthto deserve and get sth because of the special qualities you have.
to deserve and get something good, such as attention, respect, or a lot of money.
to have something such as people’s respect or attention.
to have a particular price or value, especially a high one.
If you command something such as respect or obedience /ə'bidjəns/, you obtain it because you are popular, famous, or important.
command respect/attention/support etc
Philip was a remarkable teacher, able to command instant respect.
command a high fee/wage/price etc
Which graduates command the highest salaries?
She has a reputation that commands attention/respect. [=people give her respect/attention because of her reputation]
With his skills and experience, he can command a high salary.
The company commands much power and influence in the business world.
They command many resources.
to command sympathy/support
She was able to command the respect of the class.
The headlines commanded her attention.
As a top lawyer, he can expect to command a six-figure salary.
She was one of those teachers who just commanded respect.
She commands one of the highest fees per film in Hollywood /'hɔliwud/.
He commands the respect of everyone who works for him.
Ivory still commands a very high price.
an excellent physician who commanded the respect of all his colleagues.
There is no limit to what can be achieved here because of the fantastic support we command.
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CONTROL [transitive] to control something.
to have authority and control over (a group of people, such as soldiers).
(not used in the progressive tenses) ~ sth (formal) to have control of sth; to have sth available for use.
to control someone or something and tell them what to do.
If an army or country commands a place, they have total control over it.
The party that commands a majority of seats in Parliament forms the government.
He commands a platoon of 60. [platoon = /plə'tun/, a small group of soldiers which is part of a company and is led by a lieutenant]
The party was no longer able to command a majority in Parliament.
the power and finances commanded by the police.
Colonel Sailing commands the Guards Regiment /'rɛdʒɪmənt/.
The Royal Navy would command the seas.
Yemen /ˈjɛmən/ commands the strait at the southern end of the Red Sea. [Yemeni = /'jeməni/ noun,adjective,
(a person) from Yemen]
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VIEW [transitive] if a place commands a view, you can see something clearly from it.
to be in a place in which you can clearly see (something).
(not used in the progressive tenses) ~ sth (formal) to be in a position from where you can see or control sth.
to give a view.
if a place commands a view, you can see that view from it.
If a place commands a view, especially an impressive one, you can see the view clearly from that place.
If a person commands a view of something, they can see it clearly from where they are.
The Ramses Hilton commands a magnificent view of Cairo. [magnificent = /mæg'nɪfəsnt/ adjective, very good or beautiful, and very impressive]
Their house is on a hill that commands an excellent view of the valley.
The hotel commands a fine view of the valley.
They built a castle commanding the river crossing.
The master bedroom commands a view of rolling green hills.
The house commanded some splendid /'splɛndɪd/ views of Delaware Bay.
a point of rock, from which we could command a view of the loch.
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