directing (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /daɪˈrɛktɪŋ/
Definition
The action of managing and being in charge of the way something develops or operates.
Examples
Her career in directing began with small theater productions.
The film is praised for its innovative directing and cinematography.
He has extensive experience in directing television commercials.
How to Use directing
- directing a film (collocation)
- The act of guiding the creation of a movie. — "She is currently directing a film about climate change."
- directing a play (collocation)
- The act of guiding the creation of a stage performance. — "He has been directing a play for the local theater group."
- directing traffic (collocation)
- The act of guiding the movement of vehicles and pedestrians. — "Police officers were directing traffic around the accident scene."
- directing someone to (prepositional phrase)
- Telling someone which way to go or how to get somewhere. — "The receptionist is directing visitors to the correct meeting room."
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