At (one's) command In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "at (one's) command", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Jenne Phuong

2021-07-02 10:07

at one's disposal , at someone's pleasure , at someone’s beck and call

At (one's) command formal

If a person "is at one's command", he/she is willing to obey or serve someone.

It was such a honor for me to be at your command. You're a great captain.

If you ever need anything, I will be at your command.

If someone has a particular skill or ability "at his/her command", he/she is capable of using it competently and effectively.

He protected himself in the war with all the weapons at his command.

The word "command" has a meaning of "order or direct with authority", it dates from c.1300

The Origin Cited: etymonline.com .