outdirect

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English

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Etymology

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From out- +‎ direct.

Verb

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outdirect (third-person singular simple present outdirects, present participle outdirecting, simple past and past participle outdirected)

  1. (transitive, nonce word) To surpass in directing.
    • 2014, Herbert Zettl, Television Production Handbook, page 141:
      Do not try to outdirect the director. Mark all shot changes on the shot sheet.