directorate

BrE /dəˈrektərət/ AmE /dəˈrektərət/

noun en → es

1 ORGANIZATION [singular] B2

the group of people who are in charge of a company or organization

directorio, consejo de administración

  • the ~ of a company/organization

Collocations board of directors · executive directorate

  • The new directorate will be responsible for the company's expansion.

    El nuevo directorio será responsable de la expansión de la empresa.

2 GOVERNMENT [singular] C1

a government department or agency that is responsible for a particular area of work

directorio, departamento gubernamental

  • the ~ of something

Collocations ministry of education · department of health

  • The directorate of public works is planning new road projects.

    El departamento de obras públicas está planeando nuevos proyectos de carreteras.