outdirect

English

Etymology

out- +‎ direct

Verb

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.