1com·mand 
/kəˈmænd/ verb
com·mands; com·mand·ed; com·mand·ing /kəˈmænd/ verb 1 : to give (someone) an order : to tell (someone) to do something in a forceful and often official way [+ obj] ▪ She commanded us to leave. ▪ Military leaders commanded the troops to open fire. ▪ She commanded that work on the bridge cease immediately. [no obj] ▪ We had no choice but to do as they commanded. 2 [+ obj] : to have authority and control over (a group of people, such as soldiers)
▪ He commands a platoon of 60. 3 [+ obj] a : to deserve or be able to get or receive (something)
▪ She has a reputation that commands attention/respect. [=people give her respect/attention because of her reputation] ▪ With his skills and experience, he can command a high salary.
b : to have and be able to use or control (something)
▪ The company commands much power and influence in the business world. ▪ They command many resources. 4 [+ obj] formal : to be in a place in which you can clearly see (something)
▪ Their house is on a hill that commands an excellent view of the valley.
▪ He commands a platoon of 60.
▪ She has a reputation that commands attention/respect. [=people give her respect/attention because of her reputation] ▪ With his skills and experience, he can command a high salary.
b : to have and be able to use or control (something)
▪ The company commands much power and influence in the business world. ▪ They command many resources.
▪ Their house is on a hill that commands an excellent view of the valley.
