codirect

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌkoʊdɪˈrɛkt/

KK: /koʊdəˈrɛkt/

transitive verb

Definition

To jointly manage or guide a project, performance, or activity with one or more other people.

Example

They decided to codirect the new theater production together.

Tense Forms

Past: codirected

Past Participle: codirected

Conversation

Did you hear that we need someone to codirect the upcoming play?

Yeah, I heard that too. It sounds like a fun opportunity!

I was thinking we could codirect it together; we have great ideas.

I love that idea! We could really make it special.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

co-direct

collaborate

cooperate

Antonyms

direct

lead

manage

Root Explanation

Codirect → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "direct" (from Latin "directus", meaning straight or to guide). The word "codirect" means to guide or manage something together with another person.

Memory Tip

Think of two people guiding something 'together' ('co-') in a straight path ('direct'). This helps you remember that 'codirect' means to manage something jointly.

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