Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on: The word "directing" describes the act of guiding, controlling, or managing the course of an activity, process, or group of people. It implies providing clear instructions and leadership to achieve a specific goal or outcome.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • He felt his mother's directing arm around him, gently guiding him through the crowd.
  • The directing role of science is crucial for industrial progress and innovation.
  • Her directing influence on the project ensured its timely and successful completion.

Advanced Usage

• "Directing attention": guiding or focusing someone's awareness or interest toward something specific.
  • The manager is skilled at directing attention to the most critical issues during meetings.
• "Directing traffic": controlling the flow of vehicles or pedestrians.
  • The police officer was directing traffic at the busy intersection after the accident.

Variants and Related Words

• Direct (verb): To manage, guide, or control the operations or course of something.
  • She will direct the new marketing campaign.
• Director (noun): A person who supervises, controls, or manages an activity, organization, or project.
  • The film's director won an award for her work.
• Direction (noun): The management, guidance, or supervision of someone or something.
  • The project needs strong direction to succeed.

Synonyms

• Guiding: Leading or showing the way.
• Managing: Controlling or administering the operation of something.
• Supervising: Overseeing and directing the execution of a task or activity.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

• Direct toward: To aim or guide something in a specific direction.
  • Please direct your questions toward the panel at the front of the room.

Related Idioms

• Calling the shots: Being the person who makes the important decisions; directing operations.
  • As the new CEO, she is calling the shots and directing the company's future strategy.

Adjective

1. showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
   • felt his mother's directing arm around him
   • the directional role of science on industrial progress