"on command" meaning in English

See on command in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Prepositional phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} on command, {{en-PP}} on command
  1. When it is ordered or desired; through conscious volition. Translations (of conscious volition): på kommando (Danish)
    Sense id: en-on_command-en-prep_phrase-Fjn5ahfW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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