director
gb/dɪɹˈɛktɚ/ us/dɪɹˈɛktɚ/
B1
English
~ 700
rendező, igazgató, igazgatósági tag, vezető
NOUN
B1
1
rendező
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] works as a director
The director asked the actors to rehearse the scene again.
A rendező arra kérte a színészeket, hogy próbálják el újra a jelenetet.
She is the youngest director to win this prestigious award.
Ő a legfiatalabb rendező, aki elnyerte ezt a rangos díjat.
The director's vision completely transformed the original script.
After months of shooting, the director finally wrapped up production.
Learner examples
The director told the actor to speak louder.
A rendező azt mondta a színésznek, hogy beszéljen hangosabban.
Our school play has a new director.
Az iskolai darabunknak új rendezője van.
The director works with the camera crew.
She is a famous movie director.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'director' with 'producer'. A producer handles money and logistics; a director focuses on creative decisions.
Meaning
Person who oversees a film or play
Collocations
film director
|stage director
|award-winning director
|director's cut
|assistant director
Synonyms
filmmaker (Broader term that can include writers and producers, not just the person directing.)
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producer (Different role; manages the business side rather than the creative direction.)
Antonyms
actor (Performer who follows the director's guidance rather than giving it.)
Themes
entertainment
|arts
|media
|arts_entertainment
|work
Definition
A person who tells actors and crew what to do when making a movie, TV show, or play.
A person responsible for overseeing the artistic and dramatic aspects of a film, television program, or stage production, and guiding the technical crew and actors.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is director of [department]
He was appointed as the new marketing director last year.
Tavaly őt nevezték ki az új marketingigazgatónak.
The board of directors meets quarterly to discuss strategy.
Az igazgatótanács negyedévente ülésezik, hogy megvitassa a stratégiát.
As financial director, she oversees all budget planning.
The company hired a new operations director to improve efficiency.
Learner examples
The director of sales is very busy.
Az értékesítési igazgató nagyon elfoglalt.
She is a company director.
Ő egy cég igazgatója.
The school director makes many decisions.
He is the director of our office.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'director' with 'manager'. A director is usually higher in rank and has broader responsibilities.
Meaning
Senior manager in a company or organization
Collocations
managing director
|board of directors
|company director
|executive director
Synonyms
executive (General term for a high-level manager; may not have 'director' title.)
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manager (Often lower in rank than a director in corporate hierarchy.)
Antonyms
employee (General worker without managerial authority.)
Themes
business
|management
|work
Definition
A person who leads part or all of a company or group.
A person at a high level in an organization who is responsible for managing a department, division, or the entire company.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
[someone] serves as director of [organization/project]
The festival director welcomed guests from around the world.
A fesztivál igazgatója köszöntötte a világ minden tájáról érkezett vendégeket.
As program director, she coordinates all community events.
Programvezetőként ő koordinálja az összes közösségi rendezvényt.
The research project is under the guidance of its director.
Learner examples
The program director spoke to everyone.
A programvezető beszélt mindenkivel.
Our camp has a new director this year.
Idén új táborvezetőnk van.
The project director works with many people.
Meaning
Person leading an organization or project
Collocations
program director
|project director
|festival director
Synonyms
leader (General term for someone in charge; less formal title.)
Antonyms
participant (Someone involved in an event but not leading it.)
Themes
leadership
|administration
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person who is in charge of an important project or group.
A person who leads, supervises, or guides the work and direction of an organization, project, or institution, especially outside business or entertainment contexts.
Grammar
Dictionary form
director
IPA
GB/dɪɹˈɛktɚ/
US/dɪɹˈɛktɚ/
Syllables & stress
dir - ect - or (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ect)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: director
- Plural: directors
Word family
Expressions
director's cut
1/dɪɹˈɛktɚz kˈʌt/
fixed phrase
Film version edited by its director
A version of a movie that shows how the director wanted it, often longer than the cinema release.
Examples
- The DVD includes the director's cut with extra scenes.
- Fans prefer the director's cut over the original release.
board of directors
1/bˈɔɹd əv dɪɹˈɛktɚz/
fixed phrase
Company's governing group
A group of people chosen to make important decisions in a company.
Examples
- The board of directors meets quarterly to review company performance.
- The board of directors approved the new budget.
- She was recently appointed to the board of directors.
- She was elected to the board of directors last year.