oralcommand
nounUK /ˈɔːrəl kəˈmɑːnd/
US /ˈɔːrəl kəˈmænd/
A spoken order that someone tells you to do.
The teacher gave an oral command to line up quietly.
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2. A voice instruction given to a device or computer.
He used an oral command to turn on the lights.
3. A military order given by speaking rather than writing.
The sergeant issued an oral command to advance.
4. A spoken signal that tells someone to start an action.
The coach's oral command started the race.