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