chain of command

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Definition of chain of command - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

hierarchyhierarchical structure of authority in an organization

In the army, the chain of command is strictly followed.
The corporate chain of command was clear and efficient.
Teachers must respect the chain of command in schools.

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Expressions with chain

chain up

secure a person or animal with chains

They had to chain up the dog for safety.

daisy chain

garland made of daisies

She wore a daisy chain on her head during the festival.

link in a chain

single ring in a metal chain

He repaired the broken link in a chain.

chain of events

series of connected happenings

The investigation revealed a chain of events leading to the accident.

link in the chain

single part of a connected series

Each link in the chain is crucial for its strength.

yank the chain

pull a chain to operate a mechanism

You need to yank the chain to start the old lawnmower.

Expressions with command

command performance

task done to satisfy someone in authority

Completing the report was a command performance for the boss.

command the stage

draw focus and respect, leading the scene with confidence

She commanded the stage and held everyone’s eyes throughout the song.

command of the situation

control or authority over a situation

The manager's command of the situation impressed everyone.

at one's command

adv.

available for use whenever needed

He has a fleet of cars at his command.

at someone's command

adv.

available for someone to use or control

The team is at your command for the project.

your wish is my command

exp.

i will do whatever you want

Just tell me what you need; your wish is my command.

on command

adv.

in response to a specific signal or instruction

The lights turn on command.

be in command of

have authority or control over people or things

She is in command of the entire team.

under someone's command

adv.

following someone's orders or instructions

The team worked efficiently under the manager's command.

command center

central point for controlling activities

The IT team set up a command center for the event.

Terms with chain of command included in their meaning

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COC

acr.

acr: chain of command

order of authority in an organization

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French:hiérarchie, ...
German:Befehlskette, ...
Italian:catena di comando, ...
Spanish:cadena de mando, ...
Portuguese:cadeia de comando, ...
Chinese:指挥链, ...
Japanese:指揮系統, ...
Arabic:سلسلة القيادة, ...
Hebrew:שַׁרְשֶׁרֶת הַפִּקּוּד, ...
Russian:цепочка командования, ...
Ukrainian:ланцюг командування, ...
Hindi:पदानुक्रम, ...
Bengali:আদেশক্রম, ...
Catalan:cadena de comandament, ...
Czech:řetězec velení, ...
Danish:kommandovej, ...
Dutch:hiërarchische structuur, ...
Greek:αλυσίδα διοίκησης, ...
Hungarian:szolgálati út, ...
Khmer:ខ្សែបញ្ជា, ...
Korean:지휘 계통, ...
Persian:زنجیره فرماندهی, ...
Polish:łańcuch dowodzenia, ...
Portuguese (BR):cadeia de comando, ...
Romanian:lanț de comandă, ...
Swedish:kommandokedja, ...
Thai:ลำดับการบังคับบัญชา, ...
Turkish:komuta zinciri, ...
Vietnamese:hệ thống chỉ huy, ...

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Definition of chain of command - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

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