supreme command; overall direction
Refers to having full authority over a large operation, project, or military force. Often used in organizational, political, or military contexts.
彼はその作戦の総指揮を執った。
He took supreme command of the operation.
総
As supreme commander, he led the entire army.
supreme commander; commander-in-chief
Compound of 総 (そう, 'overall, general') and 指揮 (しき, 'command, direction').