command

to tell someone to do something, especially in a forceful or official way

ordenar, instruir, mandar

• command sb to do sth

Collocations command troops · command a ship

• The general commanded his soldiers to attack.

  El general ordenó a sus soldados que atacasen.

to have control or power over something or someone

controlar, dominar, mandar

• command a situation

Collocations command the field · command respect

• He commands great respect among his peers.

  Él goza de gran respeto entre sus compañeros.

a written or spoken order given by someone in authority

orden, instrucción, mandato

• follow a command

Collocations battle command · command post

• The soldiers followed the command to retreat.

  Los soldados obedecieron la orden de retirarse.

the power or authority to control something or someone

control, autoridad, mandato

• have command of sth

Collocations command of a ship · command of the situation

• He has complete command of the situation.

  Él tiene el control total de la situación.