Overdirect

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To take an excessive, overbearing role in directing (a play or film). transitive
  2. 2
    To provide too much direction, to be too controlling.

    "They should neither overdirect nor underdirect the program."

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"They should neither overdirect nor underdirect the program."

Etymology

From over- + direct.

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