(~s)
Frequency: The word is one of the 700 most common words in English.
1.
The ~ of a play, film, or television programme is the person who decides how it will appear on stage or screen, and who tells the actors and technical staff what to do.
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2.
In some organizations and public authorities, the person in charge is referred to as the ~.
...the ~ of the intensive care unit at Guy’s Hospital.
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3.
The ~s of a company are its most senior managers, who meet regularly to make important decisions about how it will be run. (BUSINESS)
He served on the board of ~s of a local bank.
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4.
The ~ of an orchestra or choir is the person who is conducting it. (AM; in BRIT, use conductor )
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