directing

di-rect-ing · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Aiming or pointing something at a target.

  2. 2.

    Managing or supervising an activity.

  3. 3.

    Giving instructions to guide someone.

  4. 4.

    Being in charge of making a film or play.

  5. 5.

    The art or profession of being a film or theater director.

Related words

Antonyms: following
See also: direct, directed, direction, director
Synonyms: controlling, guiding, managing, supervising

Etymology

Present participle of direct, from Latin directus meaning "straight, direct."