direct
di
daɪ
dai
rect
ˈrɛkt
rekt
British pronunciation
/daɪˈrɛkt/ , /dɪˈrɛkt/

Definition & Meaning of "direct"in English

direct
01

going from one place to another in a straight line without stopping or changing direction

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The direct route to the airport takes approximately twenty minutes by car.
02

expressing thoughts or feelings clearly and without evasion

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Her direct behavior made her a trusted leader in the group.
03

having a clear and immediate connection between two things or people, without any intermediaries

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She made a direct purchase from the manufacturer.
04

related to a straight family line, like parents, children, and their descendants

lineal

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She researched her direct ancestors for a school project.
05

moving eastward across the sky in line with the planet's true orbit

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Mars is currently in direct motion, moving steadily eastward.
06

having a total or absolute nature, often highlighting a clear or strong contrast

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The company ’s new direction was in direct opposition to previous strategies.
07

having the exact words of the speaker or source, without any changes or paraphrasing

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He used a direct quotation from Shakespeare in his speech.
to direct
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to control the affairs of an organization or institution

Transitive: to direct an organization
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The CEO strategically directs the organization to achieve its long-term goals.
02

to give instructions to actors and organize the scenes or flow of a movie, play, etc.

Transitive: to direct actors or a show
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During rehearsals, the director focused on directing the actors' movements and expressions to convey the intended emotions.
03

to aim an object toward a specific target or direction

Transitive: to direct a weapon
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She directed the camera toward the horizon for a dramatic shot.
04

to purposefully channel or apply one's attention, energy, or emotions toward a specific goal, person, or task

Transitive: to direct one's effort or attention to a goal or target | to direct one's effort or attention toward a goal or target
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She directed her efforts toward completing the project ahead of the deadline.
05

to give an order or instruction with authority

Ditransitive: to direct sb to do sth
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The general directed his troops to advance at dawn.
06

to focus or point something, such as an action, message, or object, toward a specific person, place, or target

Transitive: to direct sth at sb/sth | to direct sth toward sb/sth
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He directed the flashlight toward the noise in the bushes.
07

to guide a group of musicians in performing music, typically as a conductor

Transitive: to direct a group of musicians
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She was hired to direct the school orchestra during their spring concert.
08

to aim a product or service toward a particular audience or group

Transitive: to direct a product or service at specific consumers
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The company directed its new smartphone at tech-savvy young adults.
09

to give someone clear instructions or guidance on how to reach a specific location

Transitive: to direct sb to a place
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The staff member directed him to the conference room on the second floor.
10

to manage and oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of activities or operations

Transitive: to direct an operation or undertaking
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The manager will direct the new project, coordinating tasks between various departments.
11

to specify the recipient and destination of a letter or parcel

Transitive: to direct a parcel to a person or address
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Please direct the package to my office address for faster delivery.
direct
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in a straight line or without turning

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The road goes direct to the city center.
02

going straight to the source or without anyone or anything else involved

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She made the complaint direct to the manager.
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