董
to supervise; director
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to supervise; to direct; to oversee
literaryA formal, literary term for managing and supervising affairs.
The late emperor was an old minister of the Han dynasty who supervised court affairs.
He is in overall charge of supervising this project.
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The main duty of the board of directors is to oversee its completion.
He supervises the company's finances to ensure everything is compliant.
The work of restoring ancient texts requires a dedicated person to oversee it.
noun
director; trustee
formalRefers to a member of a board of directors in an organization or company.
He is a school trustee of our institution.
The company hired a new commercial director.
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The board of directors consists of seven directors.
She was elected as a new director of the foundation.
Independent directors provide objective opinions on company decisions.
noun
Dong (a surname)
neutralA common Chinese surname.
Mr. Dong is a famous historian.
Miss Dong, your express delivery has arrived.
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I have a colleague whose surname is Dong.
Among the Hundred Family Surnames, Dong is an ancient surname.
Dong Yong is a figure from folk legends.