He is a 'commanding' figure in American literature. [=he is an important and respected figure in American literature]
He has a 'commanding presence' when he speaks. [=he attracts attention when he speaks]
The hill provides a 'commanding view' of the surrounding countryside.
(..) and removed the artifact from our mission on Teenax. Fereºte out of it until... Spock! Spock! You two, with me. Sulu, you are commanding officer. Yes, sir. My god! ...the hell? Doctor? Doctor, we must evacuate now! (..)2016 Star Trek Beyond