Directors: meaning, definitions and examples

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directors

 

[ dɪˈrɛktərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

film industry

A person who is in charge of making a film or movie, overseeing the creative aspects and guiding the actors and crew.

Synonyms

cinematographer, filmmaker, movie director

Examples of usage

  • He is one of the most successful directors in Hollywood.
  • The director has a unique vision for this project.
  • The director's cut of the film will be released soon.
Context #2 | Noun

business

A person who is on the board of a company and is responsible for making decisions about how the company is run.

Synonyms

board member, executive, manager

Examples of usage

  • The board of directors will meet to discuss the new business strategy.
  • She was appointed as a director of the company last year.

Translations

Translations of the word "directors" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diretores

🇮🇳 निर्देशकों

🇩🇪 Regisseure

🇮🇩 sutradara

🇺🇦 режисери

🇵🇱 reżyserzy

🇯🇵 監督

🇫🇷 réalisateurs

🇪🇸 directores

🇹🇷 yönetmenler

🇰🇷 감독

🇸🇦 مخرجين

🇨🇿 režiséři

🇸🇰 režiséri

🇨🇳 导演

🇸🇮 režiserji

🇮🇸 leikstjórar

🇰🇿 режиссерлер

🇬🇪 რეჟისორები

🇦🇿 rejissorlar

🇲🇽 directores

Etymology

The word 'directors' originated from the Latin word 'dirigere', which means 'to guide or manage'. In the context of the film industry, the role of a director has evolved over time to become a crucial part of the filmmaking process, responsible for bringing a script to life on screen. In the business world, directors play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of a company and ensuring its success.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,379, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.