command clause
[kəˈmænd klɔːz]
nounpl: command clauses
oração imperativa
1. A dependent clause that expresses a command, request, or instruction, typically introduced by verbs such as 'command', 'order', 'demand', 'insist', 'require', or 'suggest', followed by a subordinate clause in the subjunctive mood
The teacher demanded that all students submit their homework on time.
A professora exigiu que todos os alunos entregassem seus trabalhos no prazo.
2. In programming and scripting languages, a clause or statement that initiates an action or instruction to be executed by a system or application
The command clause executed the database query successfully.
A oração de comando executou a consulta do banco de dados com sucesso.
Command clauses are a fundamental grammatical concept taught in English and Portuguese language instruction. In Brazilian Portuguese, the subjunctive mood is particularly important for expressing commands and desires, making this structure more prevalent in formal communication. In technical and programming contexts, 'command clause' has become increasingly important with the globalization of technology and software development.
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