Collocations for "commander"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "commander" in context.
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commander
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- the [chief, first, military, air, naval] commander
- the [bridge, wing, starboard] commander
- commander of the [security, naval, armed] forces
- commander of the [air, marine] troops
- the commander of a [battalion, regiment, squadron]
- the commander-in-chief
- will be your new commander
- follow orders from your commander
- their master and commander
'commander' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):