- lit. to be in a high location, overlooking the scene below (idiom)
- fig. to occupy a commanding position
- to assume a haughty attitude
“occupy a commanding position (or height); hold a vantage ground (or vantage point)”
占据高处，俯视下面。形容占据的地势非常有利。
出处 《淮南子·原道训》：“登高临下，无失所秉。”
示例 敌～，我战地不利。（清·毕沅《续资治通鉴·宋纪高宗绍兴十一年》）