# overdirect

> English word · Verb

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

## Etymology
From over- + direct.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/overdirect