Synonyms for

Director

Verb / dɜ:ˈektɜ: / / daɪˈrektɜ: / / di:ˈrektɜ: / / dɪˈrektɜ: / Another word for director — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who supervises and guides the making of a movie, play, or other production.

Synonyms & similar words

manager conductor managingdirector filmdirector theatredirector musicdirector theaterdirector manager supervisor chief head leader executive administrator conductor controller overseer producer chairman president governor regulator boss captain foreman principal superintendent

Synonyms by register

Formal

manager supervisor head chief leader

Informal

boss chief head honcho top dog

Literary

maestro conductor regisseur

Antonyms

actor performer player worker employee subordinate follower

Common collocations

  • film director
  • managing director
  • artistic director
  • board of directors
  • company director
  • executive director
  • director of photography
  • director general

Word family

noun director
verb direct
adjective direct
adverb directly

Usage note

The term 'director' can refer to someone who manages or leads an organization, or specifically to someone who oversees the artistic and technical aspects of a film or play. 'Board of directors' refers to a group of people elected to manage a company.

Example sentences

  1. The director gave instructions to the actors on how to act their parts.
  2. The director was very pleased with how the set looked for the play.
  3. The director made sure that everything was ready for the performance.
  4. The director had a vision for the movie and worked hard to make it a reality.
  5. The director met with the screenwriter to discuss changes to the script.

Quotes

  • I'm not a dictator. It's just that I have a grumpy face.
  • A good director creates an environment, which gives the actor the encouragement to fly.
  • I'm not a director who relies on tricks and gimmicks to get a point across.

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