noun

director

dih-REHK-tuh

noun

A person in charge of a department, organization, or project.

"She was promoted to director of operations."

The person responsible for overseeing the creative side of a film, play, or show.

"The director praised the cast for their performances."

A member of a company's board of directors.

"The board of directors approved the new budget."

How to Use Director

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone in charge — of a company department, a board, or a creative production like a film.

Common pairings

film director board of directors managing director director of

directors plural

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Borrowed from Middle French directeur, from Late Latin dīrēctōrem.

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