command language

kəˈmænd ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ

Definition

Definition of command language - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

program design

TECH.

instruction language for operating a computer, using procedural function operators

TECH.

The tool uses a command language to automate routine tasks.
The database administrator wrote queries in a specialized command language.
Students practiced using the command language to control the robot arm.

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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.

Expressions with language

colorful language

vivid or expressive words

The poet's colorful language painted a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

choice language

words that are very rude or offensive

He used choice language when he got angry.

salty language

offensive or vulgar words

The movie was full of salty language.

wooden language

unnatural, stiff or overly formal language

His speech was criticized for its wooden language that lacked emotion..

pick up a language

learn a language informally

She picked up the language while living abroad.

speak the same language

understand each other well

Despite their differences, they speak the same language at work.

talk the same language

understand each other well

Despite their differences, they talk the same language when it comes to values.

watch one's language

speak carefully to avoid being rude or offensive

Please watch your language; there are children sitting right behind you.

watch your language

be careful with the words you use

You should watch your language when speaking to elders.

someone's language doesn't bear repeating

exp.

language is too offensive to repeat

His language doesn't bear repeating in front of the kids.

Terms with command language included in their meaning

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control word

software

command word in a language that changes formatting or program behavior

PCL

acr.

acr: Printer Command Language

language used to control printers

smartmodem

technology

modem controlled by a command language

View all translations of command language

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French:langage de commandes, ...
German:Befehlssprache, ...
Italian:linguaggio di comando, ...
Spanish:lenguaje de comandos, ...
Portuguese:linguagem de comandos, ...
Chinese:命令语言, ...
Japanese:コマンド言語, ...
Arabic:لُغَة أَوَامِر, ...
Hebrew:שְׂפַת פְּקוּדוֹת, ...
Russian:командный язык, ...
Ukrainian:мова команд, ...
Hindi:कमान्ड भाषा, ...
Bengali:কমান্ড ভাষা, ...
Catalan:llenguatge de comandes, ...
Czech:příkazový jazyk, ...
Danish:kommandosprog, ...
Dutch:opdrachtentaal, ...
Greek:γλώσσα εντολών, ...
Hungarian:parancsnyelv, ...
Khmer:ភាសាបញ្ជា, ...
Korean:명령 언어, ...
Persian:زبان فرمان, ...
Polish:język poleceń, ...
Portuguese (BR):linguagem de comando, ...
Romanian:limbaj de comandă, ...
Swedish:kommandospråk, ...
Thai:ภาษาคำสั่ง, ...
Turkish:komut dili, ...
Vietnamese:ngôn ngữ lệnh, ...

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