Commands Meaning in English

word · lemma: command

US

/kəˈmændz/

kuh-MANDZ

UK

/kəmˈɑːndz/

kuh-MAHNDZ

Definition

Short instructions or orders given to someone or something, often used for people (to tell them what to do) or for computers (to make them perform a task).

Usage & Nuances

Can refer to both spoken/written orders to people and text-based instructions for machines. In computers, 'commands' are entered into command lines or given to devices. Often used in military, IT, or organizational contexts. Not to be mixed up with 'demand' (request forcefully).

• Spanish: órdenes - comandos (computadora)
• Portuguese (BR): ordens - comandos (computador)
• Portuguese (PT): ordens - comandos (computador)
• Chinese (Simplified): 命令
• Chinese (Traditional): 指令
• Hindi: आदेश
• Arabic: أوامر
• Bengali: আদেশ - কমান্ড (কম্পিউটার সংক্রান্ত)
• Russian: команды - приказы
• Japanese: 命令
• Vietnamese: lệnh
• Korean: 명령
• Turkish: komut - emir
• Urdu: احکامات
• Indonesian: perintah

Example Sentences

He gave clear commands to his dog.

basic

The teacher's commands were easy to follow.

basic

You can use voice commands with your phone.

basic

Some dogs learn new commands very quickly.

natural

The software responds to keyboard commands.

natural

She ignored all my commands and did what she wanted.

natural