commanding

• Qui impose le respect et l'obéissance par son autorité naturelle ; capable de contrôler ou de dominer une situation.

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.

   qui commande, qui domine

   • 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.

   Synonymesassertiveauthoritativeautocraticcontrollingdominantimperativeimperiouslordlymasterful

   Antonymescompliantobedientservilesubmissivesubordinatesubservientyielding

2. Dominant positionB2formal

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

   Position dominante

   • 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.

   Synonymesadvantageousdominantelevatedimposingloftysuperior

3. Impressive or strikingC1informal

   Attracting attention due to size, quality, or appearance.

   Imposant, impressionnant

   • 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.

   Synonymesawe-inspiringformidablegrandimposingimpressivemajesticstatelystriking

   Antonymesinsignificantordinaryunimposingunimpressive

• Verbe signifiant donner un ordre impératif ou exercer un contrôle sur quelque chose, souvent utilisé en informatique pour désigner une instruction donnée à un système.

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.

   Donner un ordre

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

   Synonymesbidchargedecreedictatedirectenjoininstructorderrequiretell

   Antonymescomplyobeysubmit

2. Have authority overB2formal

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

   Avoir autorité sur

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

   Synonymescontroldirectgovernheadleadmanagerulesupervise

   Antonymesfollowobeysubmit

3. Deserve and getB2formal

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

   Commander (mériter et obtenir)

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

   Synonymesattractdeserveearngarnermeritreceivesecurewin

4. Control or dominateC1formal

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

   Dominer (un lieu, une position)

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

   Synonymesbestridecontroldominatelook-overoverlooksurvey