operational command
UK: /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənəl kəˈmɑːnd/
Definition

Definition of operational command - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
militaryTECH.power to direct and control missions or activities during operationsTECH.
  • The general held operational command during the international peacekeeping mission.
2.
organizationTECH.military or security unit responsible for directing and controlling operationsTECH.
  • The regional operational command coordinated all ground and air units.
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Expressions with operational

operational expensesn.
ongoing costs needed to run a business during normal daily activities
The company reduced operational expenses by renegotiating its office lease and utility contracts.
operational plann.
detailed outline of activities and resources for running daily work
The department wrote an operational plan to meet next year’s targets.
operational effectivenessn.
degree to which operations achieve desired results with good performance
The new training program greatly improved the team's operational effectiveness.
operational staffn.
employees who carry out day-to-day activities of an organization
The company increased operational staff to handle the growing number of orders.
for operational reasonsadv.
because of practical needs related to running an activity or service
The flight was cancelled for operational reasons.
operational assistancen.
practical help provided to support day-to-day activities or processes
The international organization offered operational assistance to improve local healthcare services.

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.
on commandadv.
in response to a specific signal or instruction
The lights turn on command.
be in command ofv.
have authority or control over people or things
She is in command of the entire team.
under someone's commandadv.
following someone's orders or instructions
The team worked efficiently under the manager's command.
command centern.
central point for controlling activities
The IT team set up a command center for the event.

Terms related to operational command

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Examples of operational command in a sentence

  • He refused operational command without clear rules of engagement.
  • The operational command ordered an immediate evacuation of civilians.
  • Each operational command reports directly to the defense ministry.

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  1. French:commandement opérationnel, unité de commandement opérationnel, ...
  2. German:operative Führung, Einsatzkommando, ...
  3. Italian:comando operativo, ...
  4. Spanish:mando operativo, ...
  5. Portuguese:comando operacional, ...
  6. Chinese:作战指挥, 作战指挥部, ...
  7. Japanese:作戦指揮権, 作戦司令部, ...
  8. Arabic:الْقِيَادَة الْعَمَلِيَّاتِيَّة, قِيادَة عَمَلِيّاتِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִּקּוּד מִבְצָעִי, פִּקּוּד עַל הַמִּבְצָעִים, ...
  10. Russian:оперативное командование, ...
  11. Ukrainian:оперативне командування, ...
  12. Hindi:संचालनात्मक कमान, संचालन कमान, ...
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