director

noun

di·rec·tor də-ˈrek-tər How to pronounce director (audio)

dī-

: one who directs: such as

: the head of an organized group or administrative unit (such as a bureau or school)

director of religious education

a communications director

: one of a group of persons entrusted with the overall direction of a corporate enterprise

on the board of directors for a large corporation

: a person who supervises the production of a show (as for stage or screen) usually with responsibility for action, lighting, music, and rehearsals

a famous Hollywood director

music : conductor sense c

directorship

də-ˈrek-tər-ˌship How to pronounce director (audio)

dī-

noun

Example Sentences

The company will hire a new director of marketing. She's the director of graduate studies at the university. She's considered one of the best young directors in Hollywood.

Recent Examples on the Web Reitz credited Tim Pinchek, North Olmsted’s new director of recreation and public engagement, for the idea to restart the senior prom.

John Benson, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2022 Shayla Scott is named as its director of athletics after holding a similar position at The Ellis School, an all-girls prep school in Pittsburgh.

Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2022 The discovery inspired the colonial authorities to create a Nigerian Antiquities Service, and to appoint Murray as its first director.

David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2022 After Paul and James took to Twitter, the NBPA tweeted a statement from its executive director, Tamika Tremaglio, on Sarver investigation results.

Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 Instead, Breathless became a sensation when it was released the next year, turning its 28-year-old director into a star himself.

Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2022 For the milestone, which was celebrated during a lavish ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida on April 9, Peltz collaborated with Valentino and its creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli on a fairytale dress for her walk down the aisle.

Staff Author Published, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 Longtime friend of the brand and our fashion initiatives director, Kopelman hosted the discussion in a stately presidential suite adorned with art by Richard Serra and Alice Neel.

Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2022 The company of actors and their director, Michael Grandage, received a standing ovation at Toronto’s Princess of Wales theater following the Sunday night premiere.

Matt Donnelly, Variety, 11 Sep. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

director

noun

di·rec·tor

: the head of an organized group or administrative unit or agency

: any of a group of persons usually elected by shareholders and entrusted with the overall control of a corporation

Note: Directors owe a fiduciary duty to the shareholders in the exercise of their powers. Directors have the power to appoint and dismiss officers, declare and pay dividends on stock, initiate major corporate actions such as mergers or dissolution, and determine other matters affecting the corporation.

单词	directorship
释义	director noun di·rec·tor də-ˈrek-tər dī- : one who directs: such as a : the head of an organized group or administrative unit (such as a bureau or school) director of religious education a communications director b : one of a group of persons entrusted with the overall direction of a corporate enterprise on the board of directors for a large corporation c : a person who supervises the production of a show (as for stage or screen) usually with responsibility for action, lighting, music, and rehearsals a famous Hollywood director d music : conductor sense c directorship də-ˈrek-tər-ˌship dī- noun Synonyms administrant administrator archon exec executive manager superintendent supervisor See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The company will hire a new director of marketing. She's the director of graduate studies at the university. She's considered one of the best young directors in Hollywood. Recent Examples on the Web Reitz credited Tim Pinchek, North Olmsted’s new director of recreation and public engagement, for the idea to restart the senior prom. John Benson, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2022 Shayla Scott is named as its director of athletics after holding a similar position at The Ellis School, an all-girls prep school in Pittsburgh. Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2022 The discovery inspired the colonial authorities to create a Nigerian Antiquities Service, and to appoint Murray as its first director. David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2022 After Paul and James took to Twitter, the NBPA tweeted a statement from its executive director, Tamika Tremaglio, on Sarver investigation results. Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 Instead, Breathless became a sensation when it was released the next year, turning its 28-year-old director into a star himself. Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2022 For the milestone, which was celebrated during a lavish ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida on April 9, Peltz collaborated with Valentino and its creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli on a fairytale dress for her walk down the aisle. Staff Author Published, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 Longtime friend of the brand and our fashion initiatives director, Kopelman hosted the discussion in a stately presidential suite adorned with art by Richard Serra and Alice Neel. Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2022 The company of actors and their director, Michael Grandage, received a standing ovation at Toronto’s Princess of Wales theater following the Sunday night premiere. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 11 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology see direct entry 1 First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing director casting director director of photography funeral director stage director program director director's cut managing director sub-director director's chair co-director See More casting director director of photography funeral director stage director program director director's cut managing director sub-director director's chair co-director See More Kids Definition director noun di·rec·tor də-ˈrek-tər dī- 1 : a person who manages something a day care director 2 : a person in charge of making a movie or play Medical Definition director noun di·rec·tor də-ˈrek-tər, dī- : an instrument grooved to guide and limit the motion of a surgical knife Legal Definition director noun di·rec·tor 1 : the head of an organized group or administrative unit or agency 2 : any of a group of persons usually elected by shareholders and entrusted with the overall control of a corporation Note: Directors owe a fiduciary duty to the shareholders in the exercise of their powers. Directors have the power to appoint and dismiss officers, declare and pay dividends on stock, initiate major corporate actions such as mergers or dissolution, and determine other matters affecting the corporation. directorship noun as in helm Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance helm chieftainship chairmanship chair headship commandership deanship presidency superintendency governorship mastership lead dictatorship vanguard kingship forefront presidentship jurisdiction head generalship premiership driver's seat captainship mastery dominion sovereignty dominance rein(s) eminence throne seat top pedestal upper hand sway pinnacle height sovranty Antonyms & Near Antonyms ranks
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