命令 (mìng lìng): to order, to command; order

The general ordered the soldiers to retreat immediately, because the enemy's reinforcements were about to arrive.

The boss ordered all employees to work overtime on the weekend; although everyone was unhappy, they didn't dare to object.

In the military, soldiers must obey orders from their superiors, otherwise they will face severe punishment.

Mom ordered me to clean my room, otherwise I wasn't allowed to go out and play with friends.

The police ordered the crowd of onlookers to disperse so that the ambulance could pass through smoothly.