In professional and artistic settings, "dirigir" conveys authority and guidance:
It is the standard word for "to drive" a car. Dirigir
It can mean supervising or "directing" a research project or PhD thesis. In professional and artistic settings
While "dirigir" can mean to steer (a car, plane, or boat), the word "conducir" is the more frequent choice for "to drive" in Spain and many parts of Latin America. 2. Leadership and Management Dirigir