directing

• Adjectif décrivant ce qui assure la direction, la gestion ou le contrôle d'un processus ou d'un groupe.

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.

   dirigeant

   • 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.

   Synonymesconductingcontrollingguidingleadingsteeringsupervising

   Antonymesmisleading

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de guider, de gérer ou de contrôler les actions ou le cours de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un.

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.

   ordonner, donner des ordres

   • 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.

   Synonymesbidchargecommandenjoininstructorderrequiretell

   Antonymescomplyfollowobey

2. Show the wayA2formal

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

   indiquer le chemin

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

   Synonymesconductescortguideindicateleadpointshowsteerusher

   Antonymesmislead

3. Manage or superviseB2formal

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

   diriger

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

   Synonymesadministerconductcontrolgovernheadleadmanageoverseerunsupervise

   Antonymesfollowobeyservesubmityield

4. Aim or pointB1formal

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

   Diriger, pointer

   • 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.

   Synonymesaimfocuslevelpointtargettrainturn

   Antonymesdistractdivert