directing

• Adjektiv, das beschreibt, dass etwas die Leitung, Steuerung oder Kontrolle eines Prozesses oder einer Gruppe übernimmt oder vorgibt.

An adjective describing something that provides guidance, management, or control over a process or group.

1. Guiding or leadingB2formal

   Showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on.

   Führend

   • The directing manager outlined the project's goals.
   • Her directing influence helped the team stay focused.
   • He took a directing role in the community initiative.

   Synonymeconductingcontrollingguidingleadingsteeringsupervising

   Antonymemisleading

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas oder jemanden zu lenken, zu leiten oder zu kontrollieren, insbesondere den Kurs, die Führung oder den Ablauf von etwas zu bestimmen; auch für Anweisungen an Schauspieler oder Musiker verwendet.

A verb used to indicate the act of managing, guiding, or controlling the actions or course of something or someone.

1. Give instructions or ordersB1formal

   To tell someone what to do in an authoritative manner.

   Anweisungen geben

   • The manager directed the team to complete the report by Friday.
   • She directed the students to sit down and be quiet.
   • He directed his assistant to schedule a meeting.

   Synonymebidchargecommandenjoininstructorderrequiretell

   Antonymecomplyfollowobey

2. Show the wayA2formal

   To tell or show someone how to get to a place.

   Den Weg weisen

   • Can you direct me to the nearest subway station?
   • The sign directed us to the exit.
   • She directed the tourists towards the museum.

   Synonymeconductescortguideindicateleadpointshowsteerusher

   Antonymemislead

3. Manage or superviseB2formal

   To be in charge of an activity, organization, or project.

   Leiten

   • He directs the research department at the university.
   • She directed the entire marketing campaign.
   • The committee is directed by an experienced chairman.

   Synonymeadministerconductcontrolgovernheadleadmanageoverseerunsupervise

   Antonymefollowobeyservesubmityield

4. Aim or pointB1formal

   To aim something (like a weapon, attention, or effort) at a specific target.

   Richten

   • He directed the flashlight towards the dark corner.
   • The teacher directed her attention to the student's question.
   • They directed all their efforts towards winning the competition.

   Synonymeaimfocuslevelpointtargettrainturn

   Antonymedistractdivert