Phrase guide

Command key

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A modifier key found on Apple keyboards.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • Press ⌘Q to Quit an application.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ⌘, beanie key

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

(computer science) the key on a computer keyboard that is used (in combination with some other key) to type control characters

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: control key

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: key

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: tecla comandament — modifier key on Apple computers
  • Chinese Mandarin: 命令鍵 /命令键 (mìnglìngjiàn) — modifier key on Apple computers
  • Finnish: komentonäppäin — modifier key on Apple computers
  • Japanese: コマンドキー (komando kī) — modifier key on Apple computers
  • Japanese: コマンド (komando) — modifier key on Apple computers
  • Korean: 커맨드 키 (keomaendeu ki) — modifier key on Apple computers
  • Korean: 커맨드 (keomaendeu) — modifier key on Apple computers