direct

A2
Pronunciation
/d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/
Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To manage, control, steer.

Example Sentences
  • to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army
2 Definition

To aim (something) at (something else).

Example Sentences
  • He directed his question to the room in general.
3 Definition

To point out or show to (somebody) the right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way.

Example Sentences
  • He directed me to the left-hand road.
4 Definition

To point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order.

Example Sentences
  • She directed them to leave immediately.
5 Definition

To put a direction or address upon; to mark with the name and residence of the person to whom anything is sent.

Example Sentences
  • to direct a letter
Adjective
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

Proceeding without deviation or interruption.

2 Definition

Straight; not crooked, oblique, or circuitous; leading by the short or shortest way to a point or end.

Example Sentences
  • the most direct route between two buildings
3 Definition

Straightforward; sincere.

4 Definition

Immediate; express; plain; unambiguous.

5 Definition

In the line of descent; not collateral.

Example Sentences
  • a descendant in the direct line
6 Definition

In the direction of the general planetary motion, or from west to east; in the order of the signs; not retrograde; said of the motion of a celestial body.

7 Definition

Pertaining to, or effected immediately by, action of the people through their votes instead of through one or more representatives or delegates.

Example Sentences
  • direct nomination; direct legislation
8 Definition

(travel) having a single flight number.

Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Directly.