director
Translation
director
Examples
She is the director of the company.
She is the director of the company.
He is a famous film director.
He is a famous film director.
The director of the museum gave a speech.
The director of the museum gave a speech.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) a person who manages (sth.) She is the director of the company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: manager, head, chief, supervisor; For movies: filmmaker; For music: conductor
Etymology
From Latin 'director', from 'dirigere' meaning 'to guide, to direct'. It's formed from 'di-' (apart) + 'regere' (to rule).
Memory Tips
Think of someone who gives 'directions' to a company, a movie crew, or an orchestra.