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Interjections - Interjections of Requesting and Ordering

These interjections are used when the speaker wants to give a command or ask someone to do something.

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shh
shh
[interjection]

used to request silence or quietness, typically made by hissing through closed lips

Ex: Shh, please keep your voice down. This is a quiet area for studying. 
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hush
hush
[interjection]

used to demand or request silence or quietness

Ex: Hush, there's nothing to bark at. 
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silence
silence
[interjection]

used to command or request quietness or the absence of sound in a particular situation

Ex: Silence, please. I have an important announcement to make. 
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quiet
quiet
[interjection]

used to command or request silence or a reduction in noise levels

Ex: Quiet, please. We're about to begin the lesson. 
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ah ah ah
ah ah ah
[interjection]

used to alert someone of potential danger or to prevent them from engaging in inappropriate behavior

Ex: Ah ah ah, don't touch the stove; it's hot! 
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cheese
cheese
[interjection]

used colloquially to encourage people to smile or pose for a photograph

Ex: Gather together, folks. Let's capture the memories. Cheese! 
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wakey wakey
wakey wakey
[interjection]

used to rouse someone from sleep or to gently urge them to wake up

Ex: Hey sleepy, it's time to start the day. Wakey wakey! 
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cut
cut
[interjection]

used in filmmaking and video production to signal the cessation of filming or recording

Ex: Cut! Let's reset and try that scene again from the top. 
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steady on
steady on
[interjection]

used to advise someone to calm down, moderate their behavior, or proceed with caution

Ex: Steady on, don't rush into making a decision you might regret. 
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freeze
freeze
[interjection]

used as a command to halt or stop someone or something immediately

Ex: Freeze! Put your hands up and don't move! 
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fire
fire
[interjection]

used as a command to commence an action, particularly in the context of shooting or initiating a weapon

Ex: Director giving instructions for a battle scene: "On my mark, fire!" 
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lock and load
lock and load
[interjection]

used as a command to instruct soldiers or individuals to prepare their weapons for use

Ex: We're moving out in five minutes, lock and load! 
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front and center
front and center
[interjection]

used as a directive or command to instruct a person or group to stand at the forefront and in the central position, often to receive instructions or be recognized

Ex: Platoon Sergeant: "Private Johnson, front and center!" 
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all hands on deck
all hands on deck
[interjection]

used as an urgent call to action, signaling that everyone's assistance, involvement, or participation is needed

Ex: There's been a security breach. All hands on deck! 
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hands off
hands off
[interjection]

used to tell someone to refrain from touching or interfering with something or someone

Ex: Hands off my laptop! It's not a toy. 
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hands up
hands up
[interjection]

used in situations where someone wants others to raise their hands as a form of surrender or compliance

Ex: Hands up! This is a holdup! 
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as you were
as you were
[interjection]

used to instruct people to return to the state they were in before being interrupted or before a command was given

Ex: Drill Sergeant: "Soldiers, at ease. As you were." 
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at ease
at ease
[interjection]

used to relax or ease the stance or posture of individuals who are standing at attention

Ex: Drill Sergeant: "Squad, at ease!" 
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come again
come again
[sentence]

used to ask someone to repeat what they said when it wasn't heard or understood

Ex: Come again? Did you say you got the job you've been talking about for months? 
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pardon
pardon
[interjection]

used to politely request someone to repeat what they said

Ex: Pardon? Could you repeat that, please? 
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help
help
[interjection]

used to express an urgent need for assistance or support

Ex: Help! I've twisted my ankle! 
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just a minute
just a minute
[interjection]

used to request or indicate a brief delay

Ex: Just a minute, let me grab a pen to write that down. 
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just a (second|moment)
just a second
[interjection]

used to request a very brief pause or delay, often to attend to something immediately before responding to a request or continuing a conversation

Ex: Just a second, let me grab the phone. 
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one moment
one moment
[interjection]

used to request a brief pause or delay, often to attend to something immediately before responding to a request or continuing a conversation

Ex: One moment, I need to find the document you're referring to. 
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