rigid command
[ˈrɪdʒɪd kəˈmɑːnd]
nounpl: rigid commands
comando rígido
1. A strict, inflexible order or instruction that allows no deviation, negotiation, or alternative interpretation
The military issued a rigid command that all soldiers must report at 0600 hours without exception.
O exército emitiu um comando rígido que todos os soldados devem se apresentar às 06:00 horas sem exceção.
2. In computing, a directive or instruction to a system that must be executed exactly as specified with no flexibility in parameters or execution
The system administrator sent a rigid command to lock all user accounts immediately.
O administrador de sistema enviou um comando rígido para bloquear todas as contas de usuário imediatamente.
3. An authoritarian or non-negotiable instruction that expects immediate and unquestioning obedience
Her father's rigid command left no room for discussion or compromise.
O comando rígido do seu pai não deixava espaço para discussão ou compromisso.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian military, police, and hierarchical corporate environments where strict obedience and discipline are emphasized. In the USA, it appears in military contexts and formal institutional settings. The phrase reflects cultural values around authority structures, with usage being more common in hierarchical organizations and traditional institutions.
NYC Slang
hard order / no-flex command
Related Idioms & Phrases
iron-fisted command
command with an iron hand
leave no room for negotiation
take it or leave it attitude
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