Meaning

• An order to do something.

  "I was given a command to cease shooting."

• The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.

  "to have command of an army"

• Power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.

  "England has long held command of the sea"

• A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control.

  "General Smith was placed in command."

• The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.

• A body or troops, or any naval or military force, under the control of a particular officer; by extension, any object or body in someone's charge.

• Dominating situation; range or control or oversight; extent of view or outlook.

• A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.

• The degree of control a pitcher has over his pitches.

  "He's got good command tonight."

• A command performance.

Meaning

• To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.

  "The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner."

• To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.

  "to command an army or a ship"

• To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.

  "he commanded silence"

• To dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.

  "Bridges commanded by a fortified house. (Motley.)"

• To exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim.

  "A good magistrate commands the respect and affections of the people."

• To hold, to control the use of.

  "The fort commanded the bay."

• To have a view, as from a superior position.

• To direct to come; to bestow.