The phrase [上から下に何かをするように言い付けること](javascript:void(0)) means "to give an order or instruction from a higher position to a lower position." It typically refers to the act of commanding or directing someone below in a hierarchy to perform a task or action. This concept is captured well by the Japanese term "上意下達" (じょういかたつ), which means conveying the intentions or commands of the higher-ups down to the subordinates without room for objection, emphasizing the authoritative nature of the instruction. In practical terms, this means that a superior instructs a subordinate to do something, and this communication is expected to be obeyed as an order. Such a system or concept is common in organizational settings where decisions made at the top level are transmitted down the chain of command for execution. The phrase carries the nuance of a top-down directive that must be followed, often leaving no room for negotiation or dissent at the lower levels.