in command
ɪn kəˈmænd
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Definition of in command - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
leadershiphaving control or authority over a group
  • She is in command of the entire team.
authoritative in control
2.
confidenceconfident and self-assured
  • He appeared calm and in command during the presentation.
self-assured self-confident
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Expressions with in command

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have authority or control over people or things
She is in command of the entire team.
pilot holding final authority and responsibility for operating a specific flight
Only the pilot in command can decide to divert the aircraft.

Terms with in command included in their meaning

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leadership
be in charge or command of
business role
second in command in a business or organization
responsibility
in the care custody or command of someone
technology
option or command listed for selection in a computer program menu
authority
command given by someone in authority
obey rules
act in accordance with a wish or command
business
second-in-command to the CEO
education
second in command in a school

Examples of in command in a sentence

  • With her in command, the project ran smoothly.
  • She was in command of her emotions.
  • The manager was in command during the crisis.

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  1. French:aux commandes, assuré, ...
  2. German:kommandierend, selbstsicher, ...
  3. Italian:al comando, fiducioso, ...
  4. Spanish:al mando, seguro de sí mismo, ...
  5. Portuguese:no comando, confiante, ...
  6. Chinese:指挥的, 自信, ...
  7. Japanese:指揮している, 自信に満ちた, ...
  8. Arabic:قائد, واثِق, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְפַקֵּד, בְּשְׁלִיטָה, ...
  10. Russian:командующий, уверенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:керуючий, впевнений, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रभारी, आत्मविश्वासी, ...
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