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At command vs In command vs On command

at commandsaid of smth. at one’s disposal (and ready to be used):

  • A constant supply of hot water is at command over the whole house.

in command

1. having the authority to command:

  • Like all those who are seldom in command, the master was proportionally tyrannical and abusive.

2. having control over a situation:

  • He was looking more relaxed and in command than ever before.

on commandat the order given:

  • On command the mother ship would have oriented itself and determined when to launch its subsatellites.