chain of command



chain of command

Fig. the series or sequence of holders of responsibility in a hierarchy. The only way to get things done in the military is to follow the chain of command. Never try to go straight to the top.
See also: chain, command, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Radmila-Serbian, Croatian, Czech
SeonagSHO-nahkScottish
UxÍAoo-SHEE-aGalician
Abd Al-Malik-Arabic
Fen (2)-Frisian
Antonoahn-TO-noEsperanto