Directing

Pronunciation: /dəˈrɛktɪŋ/

Definitions of directing

verb to manage or guide the actions or course of something

Example Sentences

A1 She is directing traffic at the intersection.

A2 The teacher is directing the students to line up for recess.

B1 The manager is directing the team on how to improve productivity.

B2 The director is currently directing a new film that will be released next year.

C1 The conductor is expertly directing the orchestra during the performance.

C2 The CEO is directing the company's expansion into international markets.

Examples of directing in a Sentence

formal She is currently directing a play at the local theater.

informal He's the one directing the new movie with all the explosions.

slang I heard she's been directing some sick music videos lately.

figurative His strong leadership is like directing a symphony orchestra.

Grammatical Forms of directing

• past tense: directed
• plural: directors
• comparative: more directing
• superlative: most directing
• present tense: direct
• future tense: will direct
• perfect tense: have directed
• continuous tense: is directing
• singular: director
• positive degree: direct
• infinitive: to direct
• gerund: directing
• participle: directed

Origin and Evolution of directing

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'directing' originates from the Latin word 'dirigere', which means to guide or align.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'directing' has evolved to encompass the act of guiding or supervising a performance or project, especially in the context of film, theater, and business management.