Meaning of the word director in English

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director

US /daɪˈrek.tɚ/
UK /daɪˈrek.tɚ/
"director" picture

Noun

1.

a person who is in charge of a department or organization

Example:
The board of directors held their monthly meeting.
She was appointed as the new marketing director.
2.

a person who supervises the actors and other staff in a film, play, or television program

Example:
The film's director won an award for best picture.
She dreams of becoming a theater director.
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