director

/daɪˈrɛktər/

noun★Intermediate— person in charge of a project or organization

formal

A person who oversees and manages the operations of an organization, department, or project.

She was appointed as the new director of marketing.

She was chosen to lead the marketing department.

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Common in business, film, and organizational contexts.

💻Technology

technical

In film, the person responsible for the creative and technical aspects of a movie or TV show.

The director worked closely with the cinematographer to achieve the desired visual style.

The film leader collaborated with the camera expert to create the intended look.

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Often referred to as a 'film director' or 'movie director'.

Collocations

executive directorhighest-ranking manager in an organizationartistic directorleader of creative projects, such as theater or musicdirectorial debutfirst film or project directed by someone

a film version edited by the director, often longer or different from the theatrical release

a group of individuals who oversee an organization's policies and major decisions

The meaning of 'director' varies by field—clarify the context when using the term.

In professional settings, 'director' typically refers to a leadership role, not just any manager.

From Latin 'director,' meaning 'teacher' or 'guide,' from 'dirigere' (to direct).

In business, 'director' often refers to a member of a board. In film, it refers to the creative leader.

direct

to guide or control

root

-or

a person who performs an action

suffix

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