directing

verb

1. 1

   To manage, control, steer.

   “to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army”

2. 2

   To aim (something) at (something else).

   “He directed his question to the room in general.”

3. 3

   To point out or show to (somebody) the right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way.

   “He directed me to the left-hand road.”

4. 4

   To point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order.

   “She directed them to leave immediately.”

5. 5

   To put a direction or address upon; to mark with the name and residence of the person to whom anything is sent.

   “to direct a letter”