commander
UK: kəˈmɑːndə | US: kəˈmændər
n. a person in authority, especially over a military unit
n. one who exercises control or leadership
vt. to take control or charge authoritatively
The word "commander" originates from the Old French comander (modern commander), derived from the Latin commandare ("to entrust, order"), a compound of com- (intensive prefix) + mandare ("to order, entrust"). The suffix -er denotes an agent, forming a noun meaning "one who commands." The term evolved in Middle English to specifically denote military leadership, reflecting its hierarchical roots in Latin and feudal systems.
The commander led his troops with strategic precision.
She was promoted to commander of the naval fleet.
The software allows users to commander system resources.
His tone implied he was used to being a commander.
The rescue mission was under the commander’s direct supervision.