directing
v.v. showing people where to go or telling actors and workers what to do for a film or play. You use this when you are the person in charge of a project or a path.
v. managing or supervising the operations, performance, or course of something. Often used in the context of artistic control in cinema or theatre, or providing physical orientation to a person.
She is directing the new school play this year.
The police officer spent the afternoon directing traffic away from the scene of the accident.
By directing the viewer's attention toward the subtle shadows in the background, the filmmaker creates a sense of unease without showing the monster directly.
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object; when used for orientation, it often takes a prepositional phrase starting with 'to' or 'towards'.
He is directing to the actorsHe is directing the actorsWhen meaning to lead or supervise a group, the verb is transitive and does not require a preposition before the object.