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Definition of managing director noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

managing director

noun
 
/ˌmænɪdʒɪŋ dəˈrektə(r)/,
 
/ˌmænɪdʒɪŋ daɪˈrektə(r)/
 
/ˌmænɪdʒɪŋ dəˈrektər/,
 
/ˌmænɪdʒɪŋ daɪˈrektər/
(abbreviation MD)
(especially British English)
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  1. the person who is in charge of a business
    • He became managing director of Esso in 1968.
    Extra Examples
    • I had a meeting with Ferrari president and managing director, Luca Di Montezemolo.
    • The firm's managing director is now under investigation for corruption.
    Topics Jobsb2, Businessb2
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