com ‧ mand ‧ ing /kəˈmɑːndɪŋ $ kəˈmæn-/ BrE AmE adjective
1 . [only before noun] having the authority or position that allows you to give orders:
a commanding officer
2 . having the confidence to make people respect and obey you – used to show approval:
Papa’s commanding presence
3 . a commanding view or position is one from which you can clearly see a long way
4 . being in a position from which you are likely to win a race or competition easily:
a commanding lead