directing
word · lemma: direct
/daɪˈɹɛktɪŋ/
dy-REK-ting
/daɪɹˈɛktɪŋ/
dy-REK-ting
Definition
Giving instructions or controlling the way something happens, especially as a leader, manager, or when making a film, play, or project.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for roles like movie or theater directors ('directing a play'), and for leadership tasks ('directing a team'). More formal than 'leading'. Not to be confused with 'addressing' (speaking to) or 'guiding' (showing the way).
Spanish: dirigir - encaminarPortuguese (BR): dirigir - orientarPortuguese (PT): dirigir - orientarChinese (Simplified): 执导 - 指导Chinese (Traditional): 執導 - 指導Hindi: निर्देशन करनाArabic: إخراج - توجيهBengali: পরিচালনা করাRussian: режиссировать - руководитьJapanese: 監督するVietnamese: chỉ đạo - đạo diễnKorean: 연출하다 - 지휘하다Turkish: yönetmek - yönlendirmekUrdu: ہدایت کرناIndonesian: mengarahkan
Example Sentences
He is directing a school play this year.
basic
She is directing the team on the new project.
basic
The teacher is directing students to their seats.
basic
He's been directing films for over ten years now.
natural
Are you directing this meeting, or should I start?
natural
After directing the project, she needed a vacation.
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