1. directs or manages with excessive control or intervention; gives too many instructions or corrections
Usage: third-person singular present tense of 'overdirect'; commonly used in theater, film, and management contexts

Examples

• The director overdirects the actors, leaving them no room for improvisation.
• She overdirects every detail of the project, which frustrates her team members.
• He tends to overdirect his employees instead of trusting their judgment.
• The manager overdirects the workflow, creating unnecessary bottlenecks.
• When you overdirect a scene, the actors lose their natural spontaneity.
• The coach overdirects each player's movements rather than letting them develop their own style.