Overdirect
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overdirect is a verb meaning (transitive) To take an excessive, overbearing role in directing (a play or film).
Meaning
(transitive) To take an excessive, overbearing role in directing (a play or film).
More Meanings
- To provide too much direction, to be too controlling.
Example Sentences
They should neither overdirect nor underdirect the program.
When a meeting is either overdirected (Example A) or underdirected (Example B), you're in trouble.
Word Forms
- overdirects
- overdirecting
- overdirected
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overlead, overplay, overinfluence, overshow, overhandle, overcontrol.
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