commanding position

US: /kəˈmændɪŋ pəˈzɪʃən/

Definition

Definition of commanding position - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

businesssituation of strong advantage or dominance over competitors

After the merger, the company gained a commanding position in the market.

organizationrole with great power or influence over people or events

As chairperson, she held a commanding position in the committee.

militaryplace giving clear view or control over the surrounding area

The fortress stood on a commanding position above the valley.

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Expressions with commanding

commanding heights

key sectors of the economy

The government focused on the commanding heights to drive national growth.

commanding lead

large advantage over others in a competition or contest

The team took a commanding lead in the first half.

commanding officer

officer in charge of a military unit

The commanding officer led the troops into battle.

officer commanding

military leader officially in charge of a specific unit or base

The officer commanding addressed the troops before the training exercise.

Expressions with position

pole position

advantageous starting point in any competition or activity

Her extensive experience gave her the pole position in the job race..

shotgun position

front passenger seat in a vehicle

He called shotgun position for the road trip.

fallback position

backup plan if the first fails

We need a fallback position in case this doesn't work.

false position

situation where someone appears to be something they are not

His wealth put him in a false position among genuine entrepreneurs..

in a position

adj.

having the necessary ability or authority

She is in a position to make important decisions.

in no position to

adj.

not having the ability or authority to do something

He is in no position to make demands.

cement one's position

make one's status or role stronger

She worked hard to cement her position as team leader.

in pole position

adv.

in the leading or best position

She is in pole position to win the race.

put oneself in someone's position

imagine being in another person's situation

Try to put yourself in the manager's position.

have a position at the table

be included in important discussions

Minority groups must have a position at the table.

Terms with commanding position included in their meaning

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tower

dominance

appear very large or occupy a commanding position

dominate

leadership

enjoy a commanding position in a field

Examples of commanding position in a sentence

Holding most of the patents gave the startup a commanding position over rivals.
By winning the election, she gained a commanding position in national politics.
His family’s majority shareholding gives him a commanding position in the firm.
The regiment advanced to a commanding position overlooking the bridge.
Scouts were sent ahead to secure a commanding position on the ridge.