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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Interjections
shh [interjection]

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

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hush [interjection]

used to demand or request silence or quietness

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silence [interjection]

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

Ex: Silence , congregation .
quiet [interjection]

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

Ex: " Quiet , everyone ! "
ah ah ah [interjection]

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

Ex: Ah ah ah , stop !
cheese [interjection]

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

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wakey wakey [interjection]

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

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cut [interjection]

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

Ex: Cut !
steady on [interjection]

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

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freeze [interjection]

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

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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 ! "
lock and load [interjection]

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

Ex: Enemy spotted , lock and load !
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: Company Commander : " Attention all soldiers , front and center for an important announcement ! "
all hands on deck [interjection]

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

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hands off [interjection]

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

Ex: Hands off the artifacts .
hands up [interjection]

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

Ex: Hands up if you 're with the group following the tour guide .
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

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at ease [interjection]

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

Ex: Training Officer : " At ease , soldiers .
come again [sentence]

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

Ex: Come again ?
pardon [interjection]

used to politely request someone to repeat what they said

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help [interjection]

used to express an urgent need for assistance or support

Ex: Help !
just a minute [interjection]

used to request or indicate a brief delay

Ex: Just a minute , let me find that in the book .

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 , I need to think about that .
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 , let me check my internet connection .