Synonyms for

Directing

Verb / dɜ:ˈektɪŋ / / di:ˈrektɪŋ / / daɪˈrektɪŋ / / dɪˈrektɪŋ / Another word for directing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of giving guidance or instructions for a particular task or purpose.

Synonyms & similar words

lead maneuver steer organise guiding guide address aim train channelize direct target organize manoeuver engineer head calculate place conduct orchestrate manoeuvre directive take mastermind directional guiding leading managing supervising conducting overseeing steering governing regulating controlling commanding instructing ordering telling advising suggesting counseling teaching coaching mentoring

Synonyms by register

Formal

managing supervising governing administering

Informal

running handling steering leading

Literary

shepherding guiding piloting

Antonyms

following obeying submitting yielding conceding deferring

Common collocations

  • directing traffic
  • directing a play
  • directing operations
  • directing attention
  • directing a film
  • directing the orchestra
  • directing a company

Word family

noun direction
verb direct
adjective direct
adverb directly

Usage note

Directing implies giving orders or instructions. It can also refer to the act of guiding or controlling the movement or course of something.

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Example sentences

  1. She is directing the movie.
  2. He is directing the traffic.
  3. The teacher is directing the students on the field trip.
  4. The coach is directing the players on the field.
  5. The manager is directing the employees to finish the project on time.

Quotes

  • I'm not interested in directing. I don't have the necessary patience.
  • I don't know if directing is my thing. I don't like to be the boss.
  • Directing is creating a whole. You're able to combine different elements and create a film that is unique and true to your vision.

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