system command
ˈsɪstəm kəˈmænd
Definition

Definition of system command - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

computingTECH.instruction to perform a task on a computerTECH.
  • Type the system command to restart the server.
  • Enter the system command to delete the file.
  • The system command failed to execute properly.
command line instruction
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Expressions with system

old-boy systemn.
system of favoritism among former classmates
He got the job through the old-boy system.
system crashn.
sudden failure of a computer system
The system crash caused data loss.
spoils systemn.
system of rewarding loyal party members with public office
Many argued that the spoils system undermined meritocracy.
turnkey systemn.
fully operational solution requiring no setup
They purchased a turnkey system to streamline operations.
break the systemv.
cause a system to stop working
The new software update might break the system.
cheat the systemv.
use dishonest methods to gain advantage
He tried to cheat the system by using fake documents.

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 system command

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commandersystematicsystematizeexecutefunctionoperationprocessprogramsoftwaresystemtask

Terms with system command included in their meaning

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command executionn.
technology
process where a computer system runs a specific instruction or command
external commandn.
technology
command in a system executed by a separate installed program file
ICSacr.
acr: incident command system
system for managing emergency situations

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  1. French:commande système, ...
  2. German:Systembefehl, ...
  3. Italian:comando di sistema, ...
  4. Spanish:comando del sistema, ...
  5. Portuguese:comando do sistema, ...
  6. Chinese:系统命令, ...
  7. Japanese:システムコマンド, ...
  8. Arabic:أَمْر نِظَام, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּקוּדַּת מַעֲרֶכֶת, ...
  10. Russian:системная команда, ...
  11. Ukrainian:системна команда, ...
  12. Hindi:सिस्टम कमांड, ...
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