Commanding and Giving Permissions

an order, particularly given by someone in a position of authority

The general issued a command for the troops to advance towards the enemy positions.

to be in charge of the work of a team, organization, department, etc.

The CEO skillfully manages the company, ensuring growth and profitability.

to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

The CEO sought to control the company's strategic direction.

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

The rules of chess dictate how each piece moves.

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

He ordered a round of drinks for everyone at the table.

to let someone or something do a particular thing

She allowed her children to play in the park.

to allow something to happen or someone to do something

Don't let the rainy weather ruin your mood.

to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

The city council passed a law to prohibit the use of fireworks within city limits.

to not give permission typically through the use of authority, rules, etc.

The teacher forbade talking during the exam.

to officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice

Certain fishing practices were banned to protect endangered marine species.

to bring someone or something under control through laws and rules

The school decided to restrict access to certain areas for student safety.

the greatest possible degree or extent of something, beyond which it cannot extend or exceed

The engineer's innovative designs pushed the limits of modern technology.

a group of trained and organized people such as the police, soldiers, etc.

The police force worked tirelessly to maintain law and order during the city-wide protests.

to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

She pushed the cart down the aisle at the grocery store.

to make individuals to behave in a particular way

The company implemented new policies to enforce ethical behavior in the workplace.

to make someone do something

The convincing argument compelled her to change her stance on the issue.

to push a thing tightly against something else

He pressed his foot on the accelerator to increase the speed of the car.

to be firm or resolute about something and refuse to change one's position

to allow something or someone to do something

The park permits visitors to bring their own food and drinks.

to move or travel behind someone or something

The team followed their leader up the mountain.

to force someone to do what they do not want

The authoritarian government tried to impose strict regulations on freedom of speech.