This is the 12538th most frequent Russian word.
командиры
"Commanders"
This usage refers to 'commanders' as military leaders.
Командиры приказали начать атаку.
The commanders ordered to start the attack.
Here, 'командиры' represents roles creatively portrayed by students during a performance.
Школьники изображали командиров и солдат на школьной сцене.
The schoolchildren portrayed commanders and soldiers on the school stage.
In this case, 'командиры' refers to team leaders or captains, metaphorically used outside the military context.