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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
strict orderabsolute commandinflexible directivemandatory instructionunyielding order
Antonyms / Antônimos
flexible requestsuggestionoptional instructionnegotiable orderguideline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
comando rígido
Standard usage in formal and military contexts
Rio de Janeiro
comando rígido / ordem inflexível
Common in military and police contexts
São Paulo
comando rígido / diretiva rigorosa
Used in corporate and organizational settings
Portugal
comando rigoroso / ordem inflexível
Similar usage but may prefer 'rigoroso' over 'rígido' in some contexts

Related Words

command structuredirectivemandatedecreeauthorityobediencediscipline

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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