issue an order; command
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to issue an order; to command; to give an order
formalTypically used in formal or authority contexts, such as by a leader, commander, or official. The order is directed at others.
Jiāng将
jūn军
xià下
lìng令
bù部
duì队
lì立
jí即
chū出
fā发
。
The general ordered the troops to set out immediately.
Shì市
zhǎng长
xià下
lìng令
fēng封
suǒ锁
gāi该
dì地
qū区
yǐ以
kòng控
zhì制
yì疫
qíng情
。
The mayor ordered the lockdown of the area to control the epidemic.
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Cái裁
pàn判
xià下
lìng令
bǐ比
sài赛
zàn暂
tíng停
。
The referee ordered the game to be paused.
Zǒng总
bù部
yǐ已
xià下
lìng令
quán全
lì力
jiù救
yuán援
。
Headquarters has ordered a full-scale rescue effort.