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commanding

UK
/kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/
US
/kəˈmændɪŋ/
commandingadjective
more commanding
Comp.
most commanding
Super.
UK
/kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/
US
/kəˈmændɪŋ/
Translations
autoritaireQui exprime une autorité nette ou un fort contrôle.
She has a commanding presence in the boardroom, making decisions with confidence.
Elle a une présence autoritaire dans la salle du conseil et prend des décisions avec assurance.
imposantS’emploie pour une apparence ou une manière qui inspire le respect.
The general had a commanding figure that inspired respect and obedience.
Le général avait une silhouette imposante qui inspirait le respect et l’obéissance.
dominantPour une position nettement en tête ou une situation contrôlée.
The team took a commanding lead in the first half of the game.
L’équipe a pris une avance dominante en première mi-temps.
Definitions
Having a position of authority or control.
She has a commanding presence in the boardroom, making decisions with confidence.
Impressive or imposing in appearance or manner.
The general had a commanding figure that inspired respect and obedience.
Dominating or controlling a situation.
The team took a commanding lead in the first half of the game.
Synonyms
authoritative
dominant
imposing
powerful
assertive
influential
magisterial
overbearing
Antonyms
submissive
meek
yielding
commandingnoun
UK
/kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/
US
/kəˈmændɪŋ/
Gerundial noun meaning the act or process of commanding; usually uncountable.
Translations
commandementTerme surtout employé dans un contexte militaire ou administratif.
The commanding of the fleet required careful coordination.
Le commandement de la flotte exigeait une coordination minutieuse.
Definitions
The act or process of giving orders or exercising authority.
The commanding of the fleet required careful coordination.
commandverb

commanding

Gerund

commanded
Past Simple
commanded
Past Participle
commanding
Gerund
UK
/kəˈmɑːnd/
US
/kəˈmænd/
Translations
The general commanded the troops to advance.
Le général a ordonné aux troupes d’avancer.
dominerPour un lieu, une vue, une position qui surplombe ou domine.
The view from the top of the hill commands the entire valley.
La vue depuis le sommet de la colline domine toute la vallée.
Additional translations
imposerDans l’expression « command respect ».
Definitions
To give an authoritative order or instruction.
The general commanded the troops to advance.
To dominate or have control over something.
The view from the top of the hill commands the entire valley.
To deserve and receive something due to one's qualities or actions.
Her performance commands respect from her peers.
Synonyms
order
direct
instruct
demand
dictate
control
govern
rule
Antonyms
obey
follow
commandnoun
Definitions
An authoritative order or directive given by someone in a position of power.
The general issued a command to advance the troops at dawn.
The ability or power to control or direct something or someone.
She has a strong command of the English language.
A group of people organized to carry out orders, especially in a military context.
The command was responsible for overseeing the entire operation.
A signal or instruction given to a computer program to perform a specific task.
He typed the command into the terminal to execute the program.
commandgerund / present participle

commanding

Translations
imposantPour une présence, une voix ou une allure qui inspire l’autorité.
She spoke with a commanding voice that silenced the room.
Elle a parlé d’une voix imposante qui a fait taire la salle.
Definitions
Having authority, dominance, or an imposing presence.
She spoke with a commanding voice that silenced the room.
commandadjective
Definitions
Relating to or used for issuing orders or exercising authority (used before a noun).
The troops gathered at the command post.
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