commanding

kəˈmændɪŋ
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Translation of commanding into German,

Adjective

1.

authoritarian

tending to give orders with authority
dominant befehlerisch herrisch
  • Her commanding presence made everyone listen.Ihre dominante Präsenz brachte alle zum Zuhören.
2.

confidence

impressively dominant and confident
  • He has a commanding voice that fills the room.Er hat eine beherrschende Stimme, die den Raum füllt.

Noun

authority

the act of giving orders or directions
Befehlen nAnweisen nBefehlserteilung Anweisungserteilung
  • His commanding was clear and decisive during the meeting.Sein Befehlen war während der Besprechung klar und entschlossen.
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Expressions with commanding: examples in English and translations in German

Schlüsselbranchen
wirtschaftliche Sektoren
The government focused on the commanding heights to drive national growth.
deutliche Führung
The team took a commanding lead in the first half.
beherrschende Stellung
After the merger, the company gained a commanding position in the market.
Kommandant
Kommandierender Offizier
The commanding officer led the troops into battle.
Kommandeur
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.Der General erteilte den Befehl zum Vorrücken.
2.

technology

TECH.
specific instruction for a computer
TECH.
  • Type the command into the terminal to start the program..Geben Sie den Befehl in das Terminal ein, um das Programm zu starten
3.

leadership

the authority to give orders or control
  • She has command over the entire department.Sie hat Befehlsgewalt über die gesamte Abteilung.
Verb
tr.
1.

authority

order someone to do something with authority
  • The general commanded the troops to advance.Der General befahl den Truppen, vorzurücken.
2.

power

have control or authority over something or someone
leiten führen unter sich haben
  • She commands a large team at the company.Sie leitet ein großes Team im Unternehmen.
3.

leadership

oversee or have a strategic view over something
  • The castle commands a view of the entire valley.Die Burg bietet einen Blick über das gesamte Tal.
4.

respect

demand respect or attention due to influence
verlangen gebieten
  • His achievements command great respect from his peers.Seine Leistungen verlangen großen Respekt von seinen Kollegen.

Expressions with command: examples in English and translations in German

Pflichterfüllung
Befehlserfüllung
Completing the report was a command performance for the boss.
die Bühne beherrschen
die Bühne dominieren
She commanded the stage and held everyone’s eyes throughout the song.
Kontrolle über die Situation
Beherrschung der Lage
The manager's command of the situation impressed everyone.
zu seiner Verfügung
auf Abruf
He has a fleet of cars at his command.
zu jemandes Verfügung
The team is at your command for the project.
dein Wunsch ist mir Befehl
Just tell me what you need; your wish is my command.

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

Adjective
souveränadj.

The face now appears both vulnerable and commanding in pain.

Es erscheint nun zugleich verletzlich und souverän im Schmerz.

kommandiertadj.

The commander does not fight, his task is commanding only.

Dieser kämpft jedoch nicht mit, sondern kommandiert seine Gruppe.

beeindruckendadj.

Her commanding expertise in negotiation made her the top choice for the diplomatic mission.

Ihre beeindruckende Expertise in Verhandlungen machte sie zur besten Wahl für die diplomatische Mission.

eindrucksvolleadj.

Her rangy legs gave her a commanding presence in any room.

Ihre langen Beine verliehen ihr in jedem Raum eine eindrucksvolle Präsenz.

eindrucksvolladj.

The athlete made a commanding sweep past his competitors in the final lap.

Der Athlet zog in der letzten Runde eindrucksvoll an seinen Konkurrenten vorbei.

Noun
dasBefehlennn.

He was personally involved in commanding and inciting others to persecute practitioners.

Er war persönlich an Befehlen und Anstiften anderer involviert, um Praktizierende zu verfolgen.

dasKommandonn.

Believe me, if they were ready, they'd be commanding.

Wenn sie so weit wären, bekämen sie ein Kommando.

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commanding: Examples and translations in context

It is the seeker's commanding captain and his illumining liberator.

Sie ist der souveräne Befehlshaber und der erleuchtende Befreier des Suchers.

That save and his commanding performances are awarded with the goalkeeper award.

Diese Parade und seine souveränen Leistungen werden mit dem Torwart-Award gewürdigt.

The bosslike woman spoke clearly, commanding respect from all her colleagues.

Die souveräne Frau sprach klar und verschaffte sich so den Respekt all ihrer Kollegen.

As you accelerate, the electric motor provides a commanding surge of torque.

Wenn Sie beschleunigen, sorgt der Elektromotor für einen souveränen Anstieg des Drehmoments.

He showed quite a commanding performance throughout the youth tournament.

Er zeigte während des ganzen Jugendturniers eine souveräne Leistung.

The commanding binding with but few small scrapings.

Der souveräne Einband mit ganz wenigen kleinen Schabstellen.

Well, she's still pulling a commanding lead.

Sie liegt immer noch souverän in Führung.

The young general must earn his spurs before commanding an entire division alone.

Der junge General muss sich bewähren, bevor er eine ganze Division allein kommandiert.

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commanding officercommanding positioncommanding heightscommanding lead
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