to be able to ask for and receive (something)

He commands a high fee

She commands a great deal of respect

to overlook or dominate (something) from or as if from a strategic position

to have military command of (troops) as senior officer

an authoritative order

(used before a noun) done on command or request

a command performance

an electrical signal that actuates a device, e.g. a control mechanism in a spacecraft, or the activation of a device by means of such a signal

a computer instruction that actuates the performance of a function

the ability or power to control; mastery

the authority or right to command

the officer in command

facility in use

a good command of French