Showing results for assume command. Search instead for konsumeinkommens.

assume command

VERB

govern

Synonyms

STRONGEST

administer carry out conduct control dictate guide manage oversee regulate supervise

STRONG

captain command direct execute head lead order overrule pilot reign render run steer superintend sway tyrannize

WEAK

be in power be in the driver's seat call the shots call the signals exercise authority head up hold dominion hold office hold sway lay down the law occupy throne pull the strings serve the people wear the crown

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon leave mismanage neglect

STRONG

fail follow obey serve

WEAK

acquiesce agree allow comply consent give way permit surrender yield

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

If confirmed this time around, Dr. Califf would assume command of an agency that has been led on an interim basis by Dr. Janet Woodcock for nearly a year.

From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2021

In many cases, it fell to African American sergeants and corporals to assume command and rally the Black troops to victory.

From Washington Post • Sep. 17, 2021

Major Gen. Douglas A. Sims will assume command of Fort Riley, Kansas, and its 1st Infantry Division, which is known as the “Big Red One,” on Aug. 14, officials said Sunday.

From Washington Times • Aug. 2, 2020

Rossi had just moved onto the base and was scheduled to be promoted to lieutenant general and assume command of Army Space and Missile Defense Command.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2016

He ordered White to set out for Oklahoma City and assume command of the field office there.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

assume command

Example Sentences

Related Words