Synonyms for

Directors

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

Definition

Directors are people who are in charge of making decisions and managing a company, organization, or movie.

Synonyms & similar words

director manager conductor managers supervisors leaders chiefs executives heads administrators overseers controllers governors presidents chairpersons chairmen chairwomen taskmasters captains commanders bosses superintendents foremen

Synonyms by register

Formal

executives managers supervisors administrators

Informal

bosses chiefs heads leaders

Literary

overseers stewards

Antonyms

employees subordinates followers workers staff operatives

Common collocations

  • board of directors
  • managing directors
  • executive directors
  • artistic directors
  • film directors
  • company directors
  • board of directors meeting

Word family

noun director
verb direct
adjective direct
adverb directly

Usage note

The term 'directors' often refers to individuals who manage or lead an organization, particularly a company. It can also refer to those who guide the creative process in fields like film or theater.

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Example sentences

  1. The directors of the play made sure everything went smoothly.
  2. The movie directors decided to change the ending of the film.
  3. The board of directors voted on the new budget proposal.
  4. The directors of the company held a press conference to announce the new CEO.
  5. The school directors approved the new curriculum for the upcoming year.

Quotes

  • It's not just about creativity, it's about the person you're becoming while you're creating. – Charlie Kaufman, Film Director
  • We don't make movies to make more money, we make money to make more movies. – Walt Disney, Film Director
  • I'm not a film buff. I don't watch a lot of movies. I don't know who the director of this movie that I love is. – Mindy Kaling, Actress and Writer

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