Dirigir -

It translates to "running" or "managing" a business or team (e.g., dirigir un negocio ).

In daily life, "dirigir" is most commonly associated with operating a vehicle, though the nuance varies by region: Dirigir

It can mean supervising or "directing" a research project or PhD thesis. It translates to "running" or "managing" a business

It is the standard word for "to drive" a car. Dirigir

The word "conduzir" is more common and formal, whereas "dirigir" is often reserved for directing people or organizations.