Director

/dəˈrɛktər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who is in charge of an activity, organization, or group.

The director of the museum announced the new exhibit opening next month.

A person who makes the creative decisions in a film, television show, or theatrical production.

The director of the film received an award for their outstanding vision.

A member of a board of directors.

As a director, she is responsible for overseeing the company's financial performance.

A person who directs something, such as an orchestra or a choir.

The director raised his baton to signal the start of the performance.

From Latin director, from dirigere ‘to direct’.

film director

A person who directs the making of a film.

artistic director

The head of an arts organization, responsible for the artistic environment and programming.

executive director

The senior manager in a non-profit organization, responsible for overseeing operations.

manager

A person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group.

producer

A person responsible for the financial and managerial aspects of a production.

supervisor

A person who oversees the work of others.

Big boss

He's the big boss around here; everyone knows he's the director.

Head honcho

The head honcho is making all the important decisions.