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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Randy	RAN-dee	English
Goldsmith	['gəuldsmiθ]
Elwira	el-VEER	French
ÖRjan	UUR-yahn	Swedish
Lilyana	-	Bulgarian
Ajay	-	Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil