Meaning of the word "command a view of" in English

What does "command a view of" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

command a view of

US /kəˈmænd ə vjuː əv/
UK /kəˈmɑːnd ə vjuː əv/

Idiom

to have a good view of something, especially from a high place

Example:
The hotel room commanded a view of the entire city.
From the top of the hill, we could command a view of the valley below.