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director

[/dɪˈrɛktər/ or /daɪˈrɛktər/]
nounmasculine/femininepl: directors
diretor/diretora
1. A person who supervises and controls the operations of a company, organization, or institution
The director of the hospital implemented new safety protocols.
O diretor do hospital implementou novos protocolos de segurança.
2. A person who supervises the actors and production of a film, play, or television program
Steven Spielberg is a renowned film director.
Steven Spielberg é um renomado diretor de cinema.
3. A member of the board of directors of a company
She was elected as a director of the company's board.
Ela foi eleita diretora do conselho da empresa.
NYC Slang
the head honcho, the big cheese, the boss
Synonyms
managerheadchiefsupervisoradministrator
Antonyms
subordinateemployeeassistant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diretor/diretora
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
diretor/diretora
Standard usage in business context
Rio de Janeiro
diretor/diretora
Standard usage, especially in film industry
Portugal
diretor/diretora
Identical usage; also 'encenador' specifically for theater/film directors

Related Idioms & Phrases

director of photography (cinematographer)
artistic director
executive director
managing director
film director
music director
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