commanding

kəˈmændɪŋ
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Translation of commanding from English into Dutch,

Adjective

1.

authoritarian

tending to give orders with authority
  • Her commanding presence made everyone listen.Haar gezaghebbende aanwezigheid zorgde ervoor dat iedereen luisterde.
2.

confidence

impressively dominant and confident
  • He has a commanding voice that fills the room.Hij heeft een indrukwekkende stem die de kamer vult.

Noun

authority

the act of giving orders or directions
bevelvoering bevelgeven aansturing
  • His commanding was clear and decisive during the meeting.Zijn bevelvoering was tijdens de vergadering duidelijk en doortastend.
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Expressions with commanding: examples in English and translations in Dutch

sleutelgebieden van de economie
strategische sectoren
The government focused on the commanding heights to drive national growth.
riante voorsprong
grote voorsprong
The team took a commanding lead in the first half.
machtspositie
After the merger, the company gained a commanding position in the market.
commandant
bevelvoerende officier
The commanding officer led the troops into battle.
bevelvoerend officier
The officer commanding addressed the troops before the training exercise.

Synonyms and analogies of commanding in English

Examples of commanding in a sentence

  • The commanding officer gave clear instructions.
  • Her commanding presence made everyone pay attention.
  • The commanding officer led the troops with authority.
  • The general had a commanding voice that silenced the room.
  • Her commanding performance earned her a standing ovation.
  • Their cabin occupies a commanding position above the harbor.
command
kəˈmænd
Noun
1.

authority

order given by someone in authority
  • The general issued a command to advance.De generaal gaf het bevel om op te rukken.
2.

technology

TECH.
specific instruction for a computer
TECH.
  • Type the command into the terminal to start the program.Typ het commando in de terminal om het programma te starten
3.

leadership

the authority to give orders or control
  • She has command over the entire department.Zij heeft het bevel over de hele afdeling.
Verb
tr.
1.

authority

order someone to do something with authority
  • The general commanded the troops to advance.De generaal beval de troepen om op te rukken.
2.

power

have control or authority over something or someone
  • She commands a large team at the company.Ze geeft leiding aan een groot team bij het bedrijf.
3.

leadership

oversee or have a strategic view over something
  • The castle commands a view of the entire valley.Het kasteel biedt een uitzicht over de hele vallei.
4.

respect

demand respect or attention due to influence
  • His achievements command great respect from his peers.Zijn prestaties dwingen groot respect af van zijn collega's.

Expressions with command: examples in English and translations in Dutch

opdracht van hogerhand
verplichte taak
Completing the report was a command performance for the boss.
het podium beheersen
She commanded the stage and held everyone’s eyes throughout the song.
controle over de situatie
The manager's command of the situation impressed everyone.
tot zijn beschikking
onder handbereik
He has a fleet of cars at his command.
tot iemands beschikking
onder iemands bevel
The team is at your command for the project.
uw wens is mijn bevel
Just tell me what you need; your wish is my command.

Translations of "commanding" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
indrukwekkendadj.

Some of them boast commanding views over the river plain and mountains.

Sommigen hebben een indrukwekkend uitzicht over de rivieroevers en bergen.

schitterendadj./prtp.

The house was built in the early 1990's and is superbly positioned perched on the lakeside with commanding views.

Het huis werd gebouwd in het begin van 1990 en is prachtig gelegen hoog op de oever van het meer met een schitterend uitzicht.

bevelendprtp.

With a commanding gesture he indicated that they should be seated.

Met een bevelend gebaar beduidde hij, dat ze moesten gaan zitten.

dominantadj.

He was strong, he was forceful, he was commanding.

Hij was sterk, krachtig en dominant.

Noun
commandonn.

The men you will be commanding must know nothing of this mission in case of capture.

De mannen onder jouw commando mogen niets weten van de missie... ingeval van gevangenneming.

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Other translations for commanding:

  • bevelvoerend
  • bevelvoerende

commanding: Examples and translations in context

His commanding presence could reduce even the loudest crowd to a whisper.

Zijn indrukwekkende uitstraling kon zelfs de luidste menigte tot fluisteren brengen.

The leading man received praise for his expressive eyes and commanding voice.

De hoofdrolspeler kreeg lof voor zijn sprekende ogen en indrukwekkende stem.

Bulky shoulders gave her a commanding presence on the basketball court.

Haar brede schouders gaven haar een indrukwekkende uitstraling op het basketbalveld.

The chiseled edges of his face gave him a commanding presence.

De strakke lijnen in zijn gezicht gaven hem een indrukwekkende uitstraling.

Her commanding presence filled the room and captured everyone's attention immediately.

Haar indrukwekkende, zelfverzekerde uitstraling vulde de ruimte en trok meteen ieders aandacht.

The lordly attitude of the duke was evident in his commanding presence.

De vorstelijke houding van de hertog bleek uit zijn indrukwekkende uitstraling.

The sauna and whirlpool have a commanding relaxing views over the lake.

De sauna en whirlpool hebben een indrukwekkend rustgevend uitzicht over het meer.

The regalia made the young queen look majestic and commanding on her throne.

De regalia lieten de jonge koningin op haar troon majesteitelijk en indrukwekkend overkomen.

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