1. Situated so as to have a clear view from above or a dominant position over the surroundings
   "a commanding view of the ocean";
   - dominating, overlooking
    
2. Exercising authority or control
   "her commanding presence silenced the room"

1. Be in command of
   "The general commanded a huge army"
    
2. Make someone do something
   "The law commands citizens to pay taxes";
   - require
    
3. Demand as one's due
   "This speaker commands a high fee"; "The author commands a fair hearing from his readers"
    
4. Exercise authoritative control or power over
   "Command the military forces";
   - control
    
5. Look down on
   "The villa commands the town";
   - dominate, overlook, overtop

See also: high

Type of: demand, direct, dominate, enjoin, exact, lie, master, order, say, tell

Encyclopedia: Command, control, communications