director

A person who manages an organization, department, or project, or guides a film or play.

• The director welcomed the new staff.
• She became director of the museum.
• The film’s director asked the actors to wait.

How to use it: director of something (He is the director of the research centre.)

Similar words: head, manager

Common phrases: film director, director of something, artistic director

A member of the group that makes major decisions for a company.

• The directors approved the sale.
• She was appointed a company director.
• Every director attended the board meeting.

Similar words: board member

Common phrases: company director, nonexecutive director, board of directors