High Command (Noun)
Meaning
The highest leaders in an organization (e.g. the commander-in-chief and senior officers of the military).
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The high command of the army made the decision to launch a surprise attack on the enemy's base.
- High command officials were summoned to the emergency meeting to discuss the recent security breaches.
- The general was appointed to the high command and was responsible for overseeing the entire operation.
- High command had issued strict orders to maintain radio silence during the covert mission.
- The high command was criticized for its slow response to the crisis, which resulted in significant losses.