command line
kəˈmænd laɪn
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Definition of command line - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
computingTECH.interface for typing text commands to a computerTECH.
  • The command line allows users to execute tasks quickly.
command prompt shell
2.
user commandsTECH.commands typed by users to run applicationsTECH.
  • She used the command line to install the software.
console shell terminal
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Expressions with command line

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command line interfacen.
user interface using text commands instead of graphics
The server was managed through a command line interface.

Expressions with command

command performancen.
task done to satisfy someone in authority
Completing the report was a command performance for the boss.
command the stagev.
draw focus and respect, leading the scene with confidence
She commanded the stage and held everyone’s eyes throughout the song.
command of the situationn.
control or authority over a situation
The manager's command of the situation impressed everyone.
at one's commandadv.
available for use whenever needed
He has a fleet of cars at his command.
at someone's commandadv.
available for someone to use or control
The team is at your command for the project.
your wish is my commandexp.
i will do whatever you want
Just tell me what you need; your wish is my command.

Expressions with line

in lineadv.
arranged one behind another in a queue
The students stood in line for lunch.
into lineadv.
in a straight or orderly formation
The soldiers marched into line.
line upv.
arrange in a straight row
The teacher asked the students to line up at the door.
bottom linen.
final outcome of a process
The bottom line of the talks was agreement.
across the lineadv.
from one side to the other
The runner sprinted across the line to win the race.
approaching the finish lineadj.
nearing the end of a task or event
With the project approaching the finish line, the team worked extra hours.
cross the linev.
to finish a race by passing the finish line
She crossed the line first and won the marathon.
draw a linev.
create a visible line on a surface
She used a ruler to draw a line.
hold the linev.
keep a phone line open during a call
Please hold the line while I transfer your call.
in line foradv.
waiting to receive something
She is in line for a promotion at work.

Terms related to command line

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commandercommandingcommandmentconsoleinputinterfacekeyboardprogramsoftwareterminaltextautomation

Terms with command line included in their meaning

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catv.
technology
display file contents using a command-line tool
shellv.
technology
switch to a command line interface
one-linern.
technology
single line command in computing
CLIacr.
acr: command line interface
lets you type commands to control a computer
CLIacr.
acr: command-line interpreter
tool to interact with computer using text commands
KSHabbr.
abr: Korn Shell
command-line shell used for running scripts on computers
terminal emulatorn.
computer software
software program that imitates a text terminal to access command-line systems

Examples of command line in a sentence

  • The command line interface is preferred by many developers.
  • He navigated the file system using the command line.
  • The command line was essential for troubleshooting the network issue.

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  1. French:ligne de commande, CLI, ...
  2. German:Befehlszeile, ...
  3. Italian:riga di comando, terminale, ...
  4. Spanish:línea de comandos, interfaz de línea de comandos, ...
  5. Portuguese:linha de comando, interface de linha de comando, ...
  6. Chinese:命令行, 命令提示符, ...
  7. Japanese:コマンドライン, シェル, ...
  8. Arabic:سَطْر أَوَامِر, سَطْر الأوامِر, ...
  9. Hebrew:שׁוּרַת פְּקוּדָה, ...
  10. Russian:командная строка, терминал, ...
  11. Ukrainian:командний рядок, ...
  12. Hindi:कमांड लाइन, कमान्ड इंटरफेस, ...
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