Military Command Phrases

noun a telephone conversation or a visit

verb to make a telephone call or to shout out

adjective used to describe a decision or judgment as being final or official

• I will need to schedule a conference call with the board members.
• I'll give you a call later to discuss the details.
• Let's hop on a quick call to go over the plan.
• His decision to quit his job was a wake-up call for the company.

noun the act of enforcing; enforcement

verb to compel observance of or obedience to

• It is the duty of the police to enforce the law.
• The teacher enforces the rules in the classroom.
• The bouncer enforces the dress code at the club.
• The company enforces strict deadlines for project completion.

noun a person in charge or leading position

verb to be in charge or lead a group or organization

adjective pertaining to being in a leading or supervisory role

adverb in a forward or upward direction

• Please remember to always keep your head up during the presentation.
• Hey, don't worry about it, just keep your head up and keep moving forward.
• Dude, no matter what happens, just head up and stay positive.
• Even when facing challenges, it's important to always keep your head up and maintain a positive attitude.

noun a hand made of iron or having the strength or hardness of iron

• The dictator ruled with an iron hand, suppressing any form of dissent.
• My boss runs the office with an iron hand, making sure everything is done her way.
• The coach has an iron hand when it comes to training, pushing us to our limits.
• She managed to maintain control over the situation with an iron hand, never showing any signs of weakness.

noun a use of one's authority to reject or cancel a decision, view, etc.

verb to use one's authority to reject or cancel a decision, view, etc.

• The manager has the authority to override any decision made by the team.
• I can't believe they tried to override my request for time off.
• Don't worry, I'll find a way to override the system and get you in.
• His charm was so powerful, it seemed to override any doubts or objections.

noun a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class

adjective relating to a prerogative

• It is within the president's prerogative to veto a bill passed by Congress.
• It's totally your prerogative if you want to go out tonight or stay in.
• I don't know why she feels the need to make decisions for us, it's not her prerogative.
• Having the last slice of pizza is considered a sacred prerogative in our household.

noun a place where important decisions are made or information is gathered, typically in a crisis or emergency situation

• The president convened a meeting in the situation room to discuss the latest national security threats.
• Let's meet in the situation room to go over the project details.
• I heard there's a party happening in the situation room later tonight.
• In times of crisis, she always retreats to her own mental situation room to gather her thoughts and make a plan.