Pronunciation: /kəˈmændɪŋ/
verb to give an order or instruction
A1 The teacher is commanding the students to sit quietly.
A2 She commanded her dog to fetch the ball.
B1 The general commanded his troops to advance towards the enemy.
B2 The CEO commanded the employees to work overtime to meet the deadline.
C1 The conductor commanded the orchestra with great skill and precision.
C2 The captain commanded the ship through the treacherous waters.
adjective having a dominant or authoritative presence
A1 The teacher gave a commanding order to the students to sit down.
A2 The commanding officer led his troops into battle.
B1 The CEO has a commanding presence in the boardroom.
B2 Her commanding performance in the play earned her rave reviews.
C1 The conductor's commanding presence on stage captivated the audience.
C2 The general's commanding leadership skills were evident in the success of the mission.
formal The commanding officer led the troops into battle with precision and authority.
informal The boss has a commanding presence in the office, everyone listens when they speak.
slang That new rapper has a commanding flow, he's definitely going to make it big.
figurative The sunset painted a commanding presence over the horizon, casting a warm glow over the landscape.
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