1.
If you are in a ~ position or situation, you are in a strong or powerful position or situation.
Right now you’re in a more ~ position than you have been for ages...
The French vessel has a ~ lead.
ADJ: usu ADJ n
2.
If you describe someone as ~, you mean that they are powerful and confident.
Lovett was a tall, ~ man with a waxed gray mustache...
The voice at the other end of the line was serious and ~.
= authoritative
ADJ approval
3.
see also command