/ kəˈmɑːndɪŋ; NAmE -ˈmæn-/ adjective
1.
[ only before noun ] in a position of authority that allows you to give formal orders :
Who is your commanding officer?
2.
[ usually before noun ] if you are in a commanding position or have a commanding lead , you are likely to win a race or competition
3.
[ usually before noun ] powerful and making people admire and obey you :
a commanding figure / presence / voice
4.
[ only before noun ] if a building is in a commanding position or has a commanding view , you can see the area around very well from it :
The castle occupies a commanding position on a hill.