Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

high-command

noun
/haɪ kəˈmænd/
Definition
The authority or control exercised by a person or group in a position of power, especially in a military or organizational context.
Examples
  • The general issued orders from high-command, overseeing the entire military operation.
  • Decisions at high-command can dictate the success of the missions undertaken by the troops.
  • During the crisis, high-command convened to assess the situation and strategize a response.
Meaning
High-command refers to the upper echelons of leadership where decisions are made that impact operations and strategies.
Synonyms
  • leadership
  • command
  • authority
  • management