ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ

director

gb/dɪɹˈɛktɚ/ us/dɪɹˈɛktɚ/
B1 ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 700
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ B1 entity
1

Person who oversees a film or play

A person who tells actors and crew what to do when making a movie, TV show, or play.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: [someone] works as a director
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'director' with 'producer'. A producer handles money and logistics; a director focuses on creative decisions.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
filmmaker (Broader term that can include writers and producers, not just the person directing.) | producer (Different role; manages the business side rather than the creative direction.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
actor (Performer who follows the director's guidance rather than giving it.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
film director |stage director |award-winning director |director's cut |assistant director
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
entertainment |arts |media |arts_entertainment |work
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The director asked the actors to rehearse the scene again.
  • She is the youngest director to win this prestigious award.
  • The director's vision completely transformed the original script.
  • After months of shooting, the director finally wrapped up production.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The director told the actor to speak louder.
  • Our school play has a new director.
  • The director works with the camera crew.
  • She is a famous movie director.
ਨਾਂਵ B1 entity
2

Senior manager in a company or organization

A person who leads part or all of a company or group.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: [someone] is director of [department]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse 'director' with 'manager'. A director is usually higher in rank and has broader responsibilities.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
executive (General term for a high-level manager; may not have 'director' title.) | manager (Often lower in rank than a director in corporate hierarchy.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
employee (General worker without managerial authority.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
managing director |board of directors |company director |executive director
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business |management |work
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • He was appointed as the new marketing director last year.
  • The board of directors meets quarterly to discuss strategy.
  • As financial director, she oversees all budget planning.
  • The company hired a new operations director to improve efficiency.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The director of sales is very busy.
  • She is a company director.
  • The school director makes many decisions.
  • He is the director of our office.
ਨਾਂਵ formal B2 entity
3

Person leading an organization or project

A person who is in charge of an important project or group.

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: [someone] serves as director of [organization/project]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
leader (General term for someone in charge; less formal title.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
participant (Someone involved in an event but not leading it.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
program director |project director |festival director
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
leadership |administration |work |core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The festival director welcomed guests from around the world.
  • As program director, she coordinates all community events.
  • The research project is under the guidance of its director.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The program director spoke to everyone.
  • Our camp has a new director this year.
  • The project director works with many people.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
director
IPA
GB/dɪɹˈɛktɚ/
US/dɪɹˈɛktɚ/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
dir - ect - or (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ect)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
  • Base: director
  • Plural: directors
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
directors noun
Core family
direct verb A2 direction noun A2 directly adverb A2
Related words
directive noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
indirect adjective B2 indirectly adverb B1
Advanced or less common
directorial adjective directorship noun
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ

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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

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