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Director

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Director
Director Di*rect"or, n. [Cf. F. directeur.] 1. One who, or that which, directs; one who regulates, guides, or orders; a manager or superintendent. [1913 Webster]

In all affairs thou sole director. --Swift. [1913 Webster]

2. One of a body of persons appointed to manage the affairs of a company or corporation; as, the directors of a bank, insurance company, or railroad company. [1913 Webster]

What made directors cheat in South-Sea year? --Pope. [1913 Webster]

3. (Mech.) A part of a machine or instrument which directs its motion or action. [1913 Webster]

4. (Surg.) A slender grooved instrument upon which a knife is made to slide when it is wished to limit the extent of motion of the latter, or prevent its injuring the parts beneath. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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