号ごう令れいをかける

expression, ichidan verb

give a command; give an order

Typically used for issuing a clear, often loud, command to a group, such as in military, sports, or classroom settings.

• 先せん生せいが号ごう令れいをかけると、生せい徒とたちは一いっ斉せいに立たち上あがった。

  When the teacher gave the command, the students all stood up at once.

• 隊たい長ちょうが号ごう令れいをかけて、隊たい員いんたちは行こう進しんを始はじめた。

  The captain gave the order, and the squad began to march.