I. di ‧ rec ‧ tive 1 /dəˈrektɪv, dɪˈrektɪv, daɪ-/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
an official order or instruction
directive on
proposals for implementing the EU directive on paternity leave
II. directive 2 BrE AmE adjective formal
giving instructions:
The team leader will have a less directive role.