distancecommand
nounUK /ˈdɪstəns kəˈmɑːnd/
US /ˈdɪstəns kəˈmænd/
A distance command is an order that tells someone or something how far away to stay.
The robot followed the distance command and stopped two meters from the wall.
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2. A setting in a game or app that controls how far away things appear or act.
She changed the distance command so the camera would zoom out farther.
3. A signal sent to a device to make it move a set amount away.
The drone received a distance command and backed up ten feet.
4. A rule in a group activity about how far apart people must stand.
The coach gave a distance command so the players spread out evenly.