Director: meaning, definitions and examples

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director

 

[ dษชหˆrษ›ktษ™r ]

Context #1 | Noun

in business

A person who is in charge of an organization, company, or institution, and who oversees its operations and management.

Synonyms

chief executive, head, manager

Examples of usage

  • The director of the company is responsible for making strategic decisions.
  • As the director of the hospital, she has to ensure that all departments are running smoothly.
Context #2 | Noun

in film/theater

A person who is in charge of making a film or a play, and who is responsible for the creative and artistic aspects of the production.

Synonyms

filmmaker, producer, stage manager

Examples of usage

  • The director of the movie won an award for his outstanding work.
  • She is a talented theater director who has brought many successful productions to the stage.
Context #3 | Noun

in music

A person who conducts an orchestra or a choir during a performance.

Synonyms

conductor, maestro, music director

Examples of usage

  • The director signaled the start of the concert with a swift movement of his baton.
  • She is a renowned choir director known for her exceptional conducting skills.

Translations

Translations of the word "director" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น diretor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเฅเคฆเฅ‡เคถเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Direktor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ direktur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธั€ะตะบั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dyrektor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใƒฌใ‚ฏใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท directeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ director

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรถnetmen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ๋…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎุฑุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™editel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ riaditeฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏผๆผ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ direktor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stjรณri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธั€ะตะบั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒฅแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ direktor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ director

Etymology

The word 'director' originated from the Latin word 'directus', which means 'to guide or instruct'. The term has been used in various fields such as business, film, theater, and music to denote someone who is in charge of overseeing operations, creative aspects, or conducting performances. The role of a director is crucial in ensuring the success and smooth functioning of an organization, production, or performance.

See also: bidirectional, direct, directability, directing, direction, directions, directive, directiveness, directives, directly, directness, directorial, directors, directory, indirect, misdirect, misdirection, undirected.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,596, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.