acting director
[/ˈæktɪŋ dəˈrɛktər/ or /ˈæktɪŋ daɪˈrɛktər/]
nounpl: acting directors
diretor interino
1. A person who temporarily assumes the role and responsibilities of a director in the absence or pending appointment of a permanent director
The acting director implemented new policies while the permanent director was on leave.
O diretor interino implementou novas políticas enquanto o diretor permanente estava de licença.
2. Someone appointed to serve as director on a provisional or temporary basis
She served as acting director of the museum for six months.
Ela atuou como diretora interina do museu por seis meses.
This term is commonly used in both American corporate and Brazilian institutional contexts to indicate temporary leadership during transitions. In Brazil, 'diretor interino' is the standard term used in governmental organizations, universities, and corporations. The position carries administrative authority but often with the understanding that it is temporary until a permanent appointment is made.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fill the role of acting director
serve as acting director
appointed as acting director
assume the position of acting director
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