command of something

command of something
command of something phrase
knowledge of a particular subject, especially the ability to speak a foreign language

She has an excellent command of Russian.

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  • command of something — knowledge of a particular subject, especially the ability to speak a foreign language She has an excellent command of Russian …   English dictionary

  • command — com|mand1 W2 [kəˈma:nd US kəˈmænd] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(control)¦ 2¦(order)¦ 3¦(computer)¦ 4 command of something 5¦(military)¦ 6 at your command 7 be in command of yourself ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1.) ¦(CONTROL)¦[U] …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • command — com|mand1 [ kə mænd ] noun *** 1. ) count an official order: Are you refusing to obey my commands? a ) an instruction that you give to a computer to make it do something: the log on command 2. ) uncount control of a group of people, especially in …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • command — I UK [kəˈmɑːnd] / US [kəˈmænd] noun Word forms command : singular command plural commands *** 1) [countable] an official order Who gave the command to open fire? 2) [countable] computing an instruction that you give to a computer to make it do… …   English dictionary

  • command — [[t]kəmɑ͟ːnd, mæ̱nd[/t]] ♦♦♦ commands, commanding, commanded 1) VERB If someone in authority commands you to do something, they tell you that you must do it. [mainly WRITTEN] [V n to inf] He commanded his troops to attack... [V with quote] Get in …   English dictionary

  • command — vb Command, order, bid, enjoin, direct, instruct, charge mean to issue orders to someone to give, get, or do something. Command and order agree in stressing the idea of authority, command implying its more formal and official exercise {the… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

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  • Command and Data modes (modem) — Command and Data modes refer to the two modes in which a computer modem may operate. These modes are defined in the Hayes command set, which is the de facto standard for all modems. These modes exist because there is only one channel of… …   Wikipedia

  • Command — Com*mand , n. 1. An authoritative order requiring obedience; a mandate; an injunction. [1913 Webster] Awaiting what command their mighty chief Had to impose. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. The possession or exercise of authority. [1913 Webster]… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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