line of command

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Definition of line of command - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

hierarchyhierarchical structure of authority in an organization

The line of command in the army is very strict.

chain of command

orderspathway through which orders are passed down

He followed the line of command to relay the message.

chain of command

hierarchy

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Expressions with line

in line

adv.

arranged one behind another in a queue

The students stood in line for lunch.

into line

adv.

in a straight or orderly formation

The soldiers marched into line.

line up

arrange in a straight row

The teacher asked the students to line up at the door..

bottom line

final outcome of a process

The bottom line of the talks was agreement.

across the line

adv.

from one side to the other

The runner sprinted across the line to win the race.

approaching the finish line

adj.

nearing the end of a task or event

With the project approaching the finish line, the team worked extra hours.

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.

Examples of line of command in a sentence

Understanding the line of command is crucial for new employees.
The line of command was clear during the operation.
In the military, the line of command is strictly followed.

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French:chaîne de commandement, voie hiérarchique, ...
German:Befehlskette, ...
Italian:catena di comando, ...
Spanish:línea de mando, ...
Portuguese:cadeia de comando, ...
Chinese:指挥链, 命令链, ...
Japanese:指揮系統, ...
Arabic:خَط القِيَادَة, سِلْسِلَةُ القِيَادَة, ...
Hebrew:שַׁרְשֶׁרֶת פִּיקּוּד, שַׁרְשֶׁרֶת פִּקּוּד, ...
Russian:цепочка командования, порядок подчинения, ...
Ukrainian:ієрархія командування, лінія командування, ...
Hindi:आदेश-श्रृंखला, आदेश-प्रवाह, ...
Bengali:আদেশের শৃঙ্খল, আদেশশৃঙ্খল, ...
Catalan:cadena de comandament, ...
Czech:velitelská linie, linie velení, ...
Danish:kommandovej, ordrekæde, ...
Dutch:de bevelslijn, bevelslijn, ...
Greek:αλυσίδα διοίκησης, αλυσίδα εντολών, ...
Hungarian:parancsnoki lánc, szolgálati út, ...
Khmer:ខ្សែបញ្ជា, ខ្សែបញ្ជាការ, ...
Korean:명령 체계, 명령 계통, ...
Persian:سلسله مراتب فرماندهی, زنجیره فرمان, ...
Polish:hierarchia dowodzenia, linia dowodzenia, ...
Portuguese (BR):cadeia de comando, ...
Romanian:linie de comandă, lanț de comandă, ...
Swedish:kommandokedja, ...
Thai:สายการบังคับบัญชา, ลำดับการบังคับบัญชา, ...
Turkish:komuta zinciri, ...
Vietnamese:hệ thống chỉ huy, hệ thống truyền đạt mệnh lệnh từ cấp trên xuống cấp dưới, ...

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Definition of line of command - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

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