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Meaning of the word directing in English

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directing

Verb

1.

control the operations of; manage or govern.

Example:
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an economic elite directed the nation's affairs
Synonym:
administermanageruncontrolgovernconducthandleleadheadcommandrulesupervisesuperintendoverseeguideregulateorchestratecoordinateengineermastermindrun the showcall the shotscall the tunepull the strings
2.

aim (something) in a particular direction or at a particular person.

Example:
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heating ducts to direct warm air to rear-seat passengers
Synonym:
aimpointlevelturn on

Noun

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