commander

[kəˈmændər]

commander Definition

• 1. a person in authority, especially over a body of troops or a military operation
• 2. a naval officer of high rank
• 3. a person in charge of a group or organization

Using commander: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "commander" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The commander ordered his troops to advance.

• Example

  She was the commander of the space mission.

• Example

  The company's new commander has ambitious plans for growth.

• Example

  The police commander was responsible for maintaining order during the protest.

commander Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for commander

• leader
• chief
• director
• boss
• head

Antonyms for commander

• follower
• subordinate

Idioms Using commander

• above and beyond the call of duty

  beyond what is expected or required in one's job or role

  Example

  The commander went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the safety of his troops.

• pass with flying colors

  to succeed or perform exceptionally well in a task or test

  Example

  The cadets all passed their training program with flying colors and were promoted to commanders.

• the buck stops here

  the responsibility for a decision or action ultimately rests with the person in charge

  Example

  As the commander of this operation, the buck stops with me.

Phrases with commander

• in command

  in control or in charge of a situation or group of people

  Example

  The general was in command of the troops.

• take command

  assume control or leadership of a situation or group of people

  Example

  The new CEO took command of the company last month.

• hand over command

  relinquish control or leadership of a situation or group of people to someone else

  Example

  The retiring commander handed over command to his successor.

Origins of commander

from Old French 'comander', from Late Latin 'commandare', from Latin 'cum' (with) + 'mandare' (commit, entrust)

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Summary: commander in Brief

A 'commander' [kəˈmændər] is a person in authority, often over a group of troops or a military operation. It can also refer to a naval officer of high rank or a person in charge of a group or organization. Phrases like 'in command' and 'take command' denote control or leadership, while idioms like 'above and beyond the call of duty' and 'the buck stops here' emphasize responsibility and exceptional performance.