issue an order; command
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to issue an order; to command; to decree
formalFormal register, typically used in official, military, or legal contexts when a superior authority issues a directive to subordinates or the general public.
Zhèng政
fǔ府
shēn申
lìng令
quán全
guó国
jìn进
rù入
jǐn紧
jí急
zhuàng状
tài态
。
The government decreed a nationwide state of emergency.
Jiāng将
jūn军
shēn申
lìng令
bù部
xià下
jìn继
xù续
qián前
jìn进
。
The general ordered his troops to continue advancing.
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Shēn申
lìng令
jìn禁
zhǐ止
zài在
gōng公
gòng共
chǎng场
suǒ所
xī吸
yān烟
。
An order was issued prohibiting smoking in public places.