command

Entry Definition
(computer, etc.) it relays or delivers messages, commands, etc.; it translates
(computer, telegraph, etc.) it relays or delivers messages, commands, etc.
s/he stands h/ here and there; (military) s/he drills h/, gives h/ marching commands
s/he commands it (ship, military operation, etc.)
s/he commands or urges h/ (to do something), s/he prods h/ or eggs h/ on with words; s/he rouses or arouses h/
s/he issues orders, gives commands
s/he gives it an order or command, tells it to do something; s/he reads it thus, counts it thus
s/he is boss; s/he commands, gives orders