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directing

/dɝˈɛktɪŋ/adjective3 syllables

Directing means: showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on.

Synonyms for directing4

adjective, as in showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

directional, directive, guiding, leading

What does directing mean?1

adjective

1

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on“felt his mother's directing arm around him”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with directing?21

four syllables

unsuspecting
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Directing in a sentence

  • Since the traffic lights weren't working, there were policemen directing traffic at every intersection.CK
  • Directing is what all actors say they want to do.papabear
  • The secretary is currently directing the ambassador up to the boss's office.papabear
  • Jamal is directing the traffic at the intersection.OsoHombre
  • I know a thing or two about directing.Amastan
  • I can teach you a thing or two about directing.Amastan
  • Avoid sensitive habitats. Observe signs directing you away from important nesting or resting areas.Hybrid
  • Directing students into rewarding business careers is the goal of vocational schools across the state.papabear

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