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commanding

UK
/kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/
US
/kəˈmændɪŋ/

Translations

commandingadjective
more commanding
Comp.
most commanding
Super.
UK
/kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/
US
/kəˈmændɪŋ/
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.
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.
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.
commandverb

commanding

Gerund

commanded
Past Simple
commanded
Past Participle
commanding
Gerund
UK
/kəˈmɑːnd/
US
/kəˈmænd/
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 ».
Synonyms
order
direct
instruct
demand
dictate
control
govern
rule
Antonyms
obey
follow
commandgerund / present participle

commanding

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

commandingadjective
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.
commandingnoun
The act or process of giving orders or exercising authority.
The commanding of the fleet required careful coordination.
commandverb
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.
commandgerund / present participle
Having authority, dominance, or an imposing presence.
She spoke with a commanding voice that silenced the room.
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