silentcommand
nounUK /ˈsaɪlənt kəˈmɑːnd/
US /ˈsaɪlənt kəˈmænd/
A silent command is an order you give without using any words.
The teacher gave a silent command by raising her hand, and the class got quiet.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A computer instruction that runs without showing anything on the screen.
The program sent a silent command to save the file in the background.
3. A strong inner feeling that tells you to do something without saying it aloud.
He felt a silent command to help the lost puppy.
4. A signal given by a machine or device that makes no sound.
The phone's silent command made it vibrate instead of ring.