command

kəˈmænd
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Translation of command into German,

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Noun

1.

authority

order given by someone in authority
  • The general issued a command to advance.Der General erteilte den Befehl zum Vorrücken.
2.

technology

TECH.
specific instruction for a computer
TECH.
  • Type the command into the terminal to start the program..Geben Sie den Befehl in das Terminal ein, um das Programm zu starten
3.

leadership

the authority to give orders or control
  • She has command over the entire department.Sie hat Befehlsgewalt über die gesamte Abteilung.

Verb

tr.
1.

authority

order someone to do something with authority
  • The general commanded the troops to advance.Der General befahl den Truppen, vorzurücken.
2.

power

have control or authority over something or someone
leiten führen unter sich haben
  • She commands a large team at the company.Sie leitet ein großes Team im Unternehmen.
3.

leadership

oversee or have a strategic view over something
  • The castle commands a view of the entire valley.Die Burg bietet einen Blick über das gesamte Tal.
4.

respect

demand respect or attention due to influence
verlangen gebieten
  • His achievements command great respect from his peers.Seine Leistungen verlangen großen Respekt von seinen Kollegen.
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Expressions with command: examples in English and translations in German

Pflichterfüllung
Befehlserfüllung
Completing the report was a command performance for the boss.
die Bühne beherrschen
die Bühne dominieren
She commanded the stage and held everyone’s eyes throughout the song.
Kontrolle über die Situation
Beherrschung der Lage
The manager's command of the situation impressed everyone.
zu seiner Verfügung
auf Abruf
He has a fleet of cars at his command.
zu jemandes Verfügung
The team is at your command for the project.
dein Wunsch ist mir Befehl
Just tell me what you need; your wish is my command.

Synonyms and analogies of command in English

Examples of command in a sentence

  • Following the command, the troops moved out.
  • The command failed due to a syntax error.
  • Save your work before executing the command.
  • The general's command was respected by all soldiers.
  • Her command in the field was unquestionable.
  • His command was ready for the mission.

Translations of "command" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derBefehlnm.

The dog lay seated beside its owner, patiently awaiting a command.

Der Hund lag neben seinem Besitzer und wartete geduldig auf einen Befehl.

dasKommandonn.

Under the godfather's command, they executed their plans meticulously.

Unter dem Kommando des Dons führten sie ihre Pläne akribisch aus.

dasGebotnn.

We will not find such a command in the new covenant.

Wir werden ein solches Gebot nicht in dem neuen Bund finden.

dasOberkommandonn.

The high command reviewed the performance of their divisions in the last quarter.

Das Oberkommando überprüfte die Leistung ihrer Abteilungen im letzten Quartal.

Menübefehln.

Use this command to control the background of a text.

Mit diesem Menübefehl können Sie den Hintergrund eines Textes kontrollieren.

Verb
befehlenv.

We speak to the mountains and command them to be removed.

Wir sprechen zu den Bergen und befehlen ihnen zu weichen.

beherrschenv.

You need to command your thoughts to stay positive every day.

Sie müssen Ihre Gedanken beherrschen, um jeden Tag positiv zu bleiben.

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command: Examples and translations in context

The general demanded loyalty to the bone from every soldier under his command.

Der General verlangte von jedem Soldaten blinde Loyalität gegenüber seinem Befehl.

The command will loop endlessly unless we set a termination condition.

Der Befehl wird endlos iterieren, wenn wir keine Abbruchbedingung festlegen.

He snapped to attention when he heard the command from his instructor.

Er stand stramm, als er den Befehl seines Ausbilders hörte.

The snapped command brought an immediate halt to the discussion, leaving everyone silent.

Der scharfe Befehl brachte die Diskussion sofort zum Stillstand und ließ alle schweigen.

The soldiers moved forward at the word of command, without hesitating at all.

Die Soldaten rückten auf Befehl vor, ohne auch nur einen Moment zu zögern.

The dog sat down at the word of command, perfectly trained and obedient.

Der Hund setzte sich auf Befehl hin, vollkommen gut erzogen und gehorsam.

The prince's booming command echoed throughout the grand hall.

Der donnernde Befehl des Prinzen hallte durch die große Halle.

The command was hissed like a secret, barely audible to others.

Der Befehl wurde wie ein Geheimnis gezischt, kaum hörbar für andere.

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