command

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Command' is when you instruct or direct someone to do something. It carries weight and authority, like an army general giving an order to his soldiers.

Examples in Different Contexts

In movie production, a director's 'command' guides the scene's execution. A film director might say, 'At my command, we'll start the scene from the top once more.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

In this dramatic scene, we want to convey a sense of urgency and panic. Let's discuss how we can achieve that.

Response:

We should command our cinematographer to use fast-moving shots to create a sense of urgency.

Tech

Scenario:

After debugging the code, we need to run a series of tests to ensure that the software is functioning correctly.

Response:

Absolutely. We should command the system to conduct an automatic regression test post debugging.