director
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1 business leader (n.) A2 Elementarya person who is in charge of a department or a specific part of a company.
a senior manager responsible for a specific department or functional area within an organisation.
ExampleShe was recently promoted to director of marketing after three successful years.
ExampleThe regional director oversees all operations across the northern territories, ensuring that every branch adheres to the new safety protocols.
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2 board member (n.) B1 Intermediateone of the senior people who officially control a company.
a member of the board of directors of a commercial enterprise or other organisation.
ExampleThe company's directors met to discuss the budget for the next year.
ExampleThe board of directors voted unanimously to approve the merger, citing significant long-term benefits for the shareholders.
- board member
- trustee
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3 film or theatre (n.) A2 Elementary Theatrethe person who tells the actors what to do and decides how a film or play should look.
the person responsible for the creative aspects and overall artistic vision of a film, play, or television programme.
ExampleThe director asked the actors to try the scene one more time.
ExampleThe film director spent months in post-production, meticulously reviewing every frame to ensure the final cut matched his original vision.
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4 spiritual guide (n.) C1 Advanced Formal Religionsomeone who gives advice about religious or personal life.
a person who provides spiritual guidance, often within a religious context.
ExampleHe spoke with his spiritual director about his doubts and fears.
ExampleIn many monastic traditions, the novice relies heavily on a spiritual director to navigate the complexities of contemplative life.
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5 technical device (n.) C2 Proficiency Technical Technicala tool or part of a machine that points something in the right direction.
a device or component used to orient or guide a signal, weapon, or mechanism.
ExampleThe technician adjusted the director on the antenna to improve the signal.
ExampleThe Yagi antenna uses a director element to increase gain and provide better directivity for long-distance reception.
- guide
- aimer
Borrowed from Middle French directeur and its source Late Latin dīrēctor, dīrēctōrem, from Latin dīrēctus. By surface analysis, direct + -or.
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