directors

word · lemma: director

/daɪˈɹɛktɝz/
dy-REK-turz
/daɪɹˈɛktəz/
dy-REK-tuhz

Definition

People who are in charge of managing or guiding a company, organization, or creative project, such as a board of directors or movie directors.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly refers to members of a company's board ('board of directors'), or creators in entertainment ('film directors'). The word can mean different roles depending on context; in business, 'directors' are high-level managers, while in film and theater, they guide the artistic work.

Example Sentences

There are three directors working on this film.

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The directors met yesterday to discuss the new strategy.

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Many companies have several directors responsible for different departments.

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The board of directors voted unanimously to hire a new CEO.

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Some of Hollywood’s most famous directors started as screenwriters.

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The festival invited international directors to share their experiences.

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