Command
sudo
Explanation
sudo allows running commands with the privileges of another user, typically root.
Examples
Run command as root
sudo apt update
Run command as specific user
sudo -u username command
Start interactive root shell
sudo -i
sudo
sudo allows running commands with the privileges of another user, typically root.
Run command as root
sudo apt update
Run command as specific user
sudo -u username command
Start interactive root shell
sudo -i