Definition of DIRECTOR. Meaning of DIRECTOR. Synonyms of DIRECTOR
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Definition of DIRECTOR
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.
In all affairs thou sole director. --Swift.
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.
What made directors cheat in South-Sea year? --Pope.
3. (Mech.) A part of a machine or instrument which directs
its motion or action.
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.
