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director

[dəˈrektər]

director Definition

  • 1a person who is in charge of an activity, department, or organization
  • 2a person who directs a film or play

Using director: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "director" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The director of the company is retiring next year.

  • Example

    He is the director of the marketing department.

  • Example

    The film's director won an award for best director at the film festival.

  • Example

    She is directing the school play this year.

director Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for director

Antonyms for director

Idioms Using director

  • call the shots

    to be in charge and make the decisions

    Example

    As the director of the project, he gets to call the shots.

  • behind the scenes

    in secret or without being noticed, especially when arranging something

    Example

    The director was working behind the scenes to make sure everything went smoothly.

  • to follow instructions or guidance from someone in authority

    Example

    As an actor, it's important to be able to take direction from the director.

Phrases with director

  • a person responsible for the artistic direction of a theater, dance, or opera company

    Example

    The artistic director of the ballet company is retiring after 20 years.

  • a person who directs the making of a film

    Example

    The film director won an award for best director at the film festival.

  • the most senior executive in a company, responsible for managing the company's day-to-day operations and reporting to the board of directors

    Example

    The managing director of the company is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the business.

Origins of director

from Latin 'dirigere', meaning 'to set straight'

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Summary: director in Brief

A 'director' [dəˈrektər] is a person in charge of an activity, department, or organization, such as the director of a company or the director of the marketing department. It can also refer to a person who directs a film or play, like the film director who won an award for best director at the film festival. The term extends into phrases like 'artistic director,' 'film director,' and idioms like 'call the shots,' denoting authority.

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