A person who is in charge of an activity, department, or organization. The director of the company announced a new strategic plan for the upcoming year.
A person who supervises the actors and other staff in a film, play, or similar production. The director spent months working on the film to ensure it was perfect.
A member of the board of people that manages or oversees the affairs of a business. She was appointed as a director on the board of the non-profit organization.
A mechanical or electronic device that guides, controls, or regulates the movement or operation of something. The missile's director kept it on target throughout its flight.