This is the 1130th most frequent French word.
diriger
To direct, guide, or manage.
Here, 'diriger' is used to mean 'to lead' or 'to guide' in the context of management or leadership.
Il cherche à diriger son équipe avec équité.
He seeks to lead his team with fairness.
In this sentence, 'diriger' means 'to manage' or 'to oversee,' indicating the action of taking charge of a project or responsibility.
Elle peut diriger le project grâce à son expertise.
She can manage the project thanks to her expertise.
'Diriger' in this example refers to conducting or directing in a musical context, specifically leading an orchestra or similar group.