command.

An order to do something.

I was given a command to cease shooting.

The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.

power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.

he had command of the situation

England has long held command of the sea

A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control.

General Smith was placed in command.

The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.

A body or troops, or any naval or military force, under the control of a particular officer; by extension, any object or body in someone's charge.

Dominating situation; range or control or oversight; extent of view or outlook.

A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.

The degree of control a pitcher has over his pitches.

He's got good command tonight.

A command performance.

To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.

The soldier was commanded to cease firing.

The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner.

To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.

To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.

to dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.

This observation deck commands a breathtaking view of San Francisco Bay.

To exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim.

A good magistrate commands the respect and affections of the people.

Justice commands the respect and affections of the people.

To hold, to control the use of.

The fort commanded the bay.

To have a view (of), as from a superior position.

To direct to come; to bestow.