commanding
/kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/adjective
उच्चारण कमान्डिंग
कमान सँभालने वाला, आदेश देने वाला
Core word
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[only before noun]
in a position of authority that allows you to give formal orders
कमान सँभालने वाला, आदेश देने वाला
- the commanding officer of the regiment
- The commanding general ordered the troops to hold their position.
- The commanding officer inspected the barracks at dawn.
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- She reported to her commanding officer every morning.
- The commanding general addressed the whole battalion.
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[usually before noun]
in a strong or powerful position
मज़बूत, बढ़त वाला, निर्णायक
- India took a commanding lead in the series.
- The party won a commanding majority.
- The home side holds a commanding lead at half-time.
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- The company has a commanding position in the market.
- Their bowlers put them in a commanding position by the end of day one.
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[usually before noun]
powerful in a way that makes people admire and obey you
प्रभावशाली, रौबदार
- a commanding voice
- She has a commanding presence on stage.
- The old teacher had a commanding manner that made students stand up straight.
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- He spoke in a deep and commanding tone.
- The queen in the play was a tall and commanding figure.
Synonyms authoritative imposing impressive forceful
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[only before noun]
(of a place) high and giving a clear view of the area around
(स्थान) ऊँचा और चारों ओर का दृश्य देने वाला
- The fort occupies a commanding position on the hill.
- From the commanding hilltop, we could see the whole valley.
- The palace stands in a commanding position above the river.
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- We climbed to a commanding ridge to watch the sunset.
- The temple has a commanding view of the whole town.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
commanding + noun (authority)
Commanding before a noun such as officer or voice means giving orders or powerful enough to make others obey.
Officer या voice जैसे noun से पहले 'commanding' का अर्थ आदेश देने वाला या इतना प्रभावशाली कि दूसरे मानें।
- The commanding officer entered the hall.
- She spoke in a commanding voice.
a commanding lead / position
It also means strong and likely to win, as in a sports lead or a strong position.
इसका अर्थ मज़बूत और जीतने की संभावना वाला भी है, जैसे खेल में बढ़त या मज़बूत स्थिति।
- India had a commanding lead at lunch.
- The company holds a commanding position in the market.
a commanding view of sth
A place with a commanding view is high enough to see a wide area clearly.
'Commanding view' वाला स्थान इतनी ऊँचाई पर होता है कि वहाँ से बड़ा क्षेत्र साफ़ दिखाई दे।
- The fort has a commanding view of the river.
commanding officer (CO)
This fixed phrase names the officer in charge of a unit; it is abbreviated to CO.
यह स्थिर phrase किसी इकाई के प्रभारी अधिकारी को बताता है; इसका संक्षिप्त रूप CO है।
- The commanding officer of the battalion thanked the troops.
commanding (participle of command)
As a present participle, commanding can also introduce an action, though the adjective is more common in exams.
Present participle के रूप में 'commanding' क्रिया भी प्रस्तुत कर सकता है, पर परीक्षाओं में adjective रूप अधिक आता है।
- The general stood on the hill, commanding the troops below.
+Collocations 5
commanding + noun
officerpresencevoiceleadfigureposition
- He has a commanding presence on the stage.
commanding + view
viewheightssitepositionhilltop
- The temple stands on a hill with a commanding view.
adverb + commanding
trulynaturallyquitesupremelyauthoritatively
- She was naturally commanding in a crowd.
verb + commanding
havetakeholdbuildsound
- The team built a commanding lead in the first hour.
commanding + lead/margin
leadmarginmajorityadvantagescore
- The party won with a commanding majority.
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- The principal had a commanding voice that silenced the playground.
प्रधानाचार्य की आवाज़ में ऐसा रोब था कि खेल का मैदान चुप हो जाता था।
- The Indian team took a commanding lead in the second innings.
भारतीय टीम ने दूसरी पारी में निर्णायक बढ़त बना ली।
- From the tower we had a commanding view of the whole valley.
मीनार से हमें पूरी घाटी का विस्तृत दृश्य दिखाई देता था।
- Radhika spoke with a commanding confidence at the debate.
राधिका ने वाद-विवाद में प्रभावशाली आत्मविश्वास के साथ बात रखी।
- The commanding officer gave a short speech before the march.
कमान संभालने वाले अधिकारी ने मार्च से पहले एक छोटा भाषण दिया।
- The company holds a commanding share of the mobile market in the region.
कंपनी का इस क्षेत्र के मोबाइल बाज़ार में प्रभावी हिस्सा है।