commanding

• Eine beherrschende, dominante Wirkung ausstrahlend oder eine führende, überlegene Stellung einnehmend; auch im Sinne von gebieterisch und autoritativ.

Having a powerful and authoritative presence; able to control or dominate a situation.

1. Having authorityB2formal

   Having the authority to give orders; dominant or in control.

   Befehlsgewalt habend

   • He spoke with a commanding tone that silenced the room.
   • The general had a commanding presence among the troops.
   • She took a commanding role in the negotiations.

   Synonymeassertiveauthoritativeautocraticcontrollingdominantimperativeimperiouslordlymasterful

   Antonymecompliantobedientservilesubmissivesubordinatesubservientyielding

2. Dominant positionB2formal

   Being in a position that gives a wide view or strategic advantage.

   Beherrschende Lage

   • The castle was built on a commanding hilltop.
   • From the commanding heights, they could see the entire valley.
   • The team established a commanding lead in the first half.

   Synonymeadvantageousdominantelevatedimposingloftysuperior

3. Impressive or strikingC1informal

   Attracting attention due to size, quality, or appearance.

   Beeindruckend

   • The building has a commanding view of the city skyline.
   • Her commanding performance earned her a standing ovation.
   • The ship's commanding size made it impossible to miss.

   Synonymeawe-inspiringformidablegrandimposingimpressivemajesticstatelystriking

   Antonymeinsignificantordinaryunimposingunimpressive

• Verb, das bedeutet, einen befehlenden Auftrag zu geben oder etwas zu steuern; wird in der Informatik oft für Anweisungen an ein System verwendet.

A verb meaning to give an authoritative order or to have control over something, often used in computing to refer to instructions given to a system.

1. Give an orderB1formal

   To give an authoritative order or instruction.

   Befehlen

   • The general commanded his troops to advance.
   • She commanded him to leave the room immediately.
   • The teacher commanded silence in the classroom.

   Synonymebidchargedecreedictatedirectenjoininstructorderrequiretell

   Antonymecomplyobeysubmit

2. Have authority overB2formal

   To be in charge of or have control over a group, especially in a military context.

   Befehligen

   • He commands a battalion of soldiers.
   • She was chosen to command the naval fleet.
   • The officer commands respect from his subordinates.

   Synonymecontroldirectgovernheadleadmanagerulesupervise

   Antonymefollowobeysubmit

3. Deserve and getB2formal

   To deserve and receive something such as respect, attention, or a high price.

   Verdienen und erhalten

   • His expertise commands high fees in the industry.
   • The issue commands immediate attention from the authorities.
   • She commands great respect among her colleagues.

   Synonymeattractdeserveearngarnermeritreceivesecurewin

4. Control or dominateC1formal

   To have a view from a high place or to control a strategic position.

   Überblicken und beherrschen

   • The castle commands a view of the entire valley.
   • This hilltop commands the surrounding countryside.
   • The fortress commands the entrance to the harbor.

   Synonymebestridecontroldominatelook-overoverlooksurvey