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   Di·rect

   /dəˈrek(t)/

   

   adjective

   • 1. extending or moving from one place to another by the shortest way without changing direction or stopping: "there was no direct flight that day" Similar straightundeviatingunswervingshortestquickestnonstopunbrokenuninterruptedstraight throughthroughOpposite indirect
   • ▪ (of apparent planetary motion) proceeding from west to east in accord with actual motion.
   • 2. without intervening factors or intermediaries: "the complications are a direct result of bacteria spreading" Similar face to facepersonalunmediatedhead-onimmediatefirsthandtête-à-têteinformal:from the horse's mouth
   • ▪ (of light or heat) proceeding from a source without being reflected or blocked: "ferns like a bright position out of direct sunlight"
   • ▪ (of genealogy) proceeding in continuous succession from parent to child: "a direct descendant of Edward III"
   • ▪ (of a quotation) taken from someone's words without being changed.
   • ▪ (of taxation) levied on income or profits rather than on goods or services.
   • ▪ complete (used for emphasis): "nonviolence is the direct opposite of compulsion" Similar exactabsolutecompletediametricaldownrightthoroughextreme
   • 3. (of a person or their behavior) going straight to the point; frank: "he is very direct and honest" Similar frankstraightforwardhonestcandidopensincerestraightstraight to the pointbluntplain-spokenoutspokenforthrightdownrightuninhibitedunreservedpoint blankno-nonsensematter-of-factbluffundiplomatictactlessnot afraid to call a spade a spadenot beating around the bushspeaking as one findsexplicitclearplainunequivocalunambiguousunqualifiedcategoricalinformal:straight from the shoulderupfrontOpposite evasive
   • ▪ (of evidence or proof) bearing immediately and unambiguously upon the facts at issue: "there is no direct evidence that officials accepted bribes"
   • 4. perpendicular to a surface; not oblique: "a direct butt joint between surfaces of steel"

   adverb

   • 1. with no one or nothing in between: "buy direct and save"
   • ▪ by a straight route or without breaking a journey: "Austrian Airlines is flying direct to Innsbruck again"

   verb

   • 1. control the operations of; manage or govern: "an economic elite directed the nation's affairs" Similar administermanageruncontrolgovernconducthandlebe in charge ofbe in control ofbe in command ofbe the boss ofleadheadcommandrulepreside overexercise control overbe responsible forbe at the helm ofsupervisesuperintendoverseeguideregulateorchestratecoordinateengineermastermindinformal:run the showcall the shotscall the tunepull the stringsbe in the driving seatbe in the saddle
   • ▪ supervise and control (a movie, play, or other production, or the actors in it): "the film is directed by Sir Richard Attenborough"
   • ▪ train and conduct (a group of musicians).
   • 2. aim (something) in a particular direction or at a particular person: "heating ducts to direct warm air to rear-seat passengers" Similar aimpointleveladdress tointend formean fordestine forfocus ontrain onturn onfix on
   • ▪ tell or show (someone) how to get somewhere: "can you direct me to the railroad station, please?" Similar give directions toshow/point/indicate the wayguidesteerleadconductaccompanyusherescortnavigatepilot
   • ▪ address or give instructions for the delivery of (a letter or parcel): "put them all in one packet, and direct them to me" Similar addresslabelsuperscribesendmaildispatchpost
   • ▪ focus or concentrate (one's attention, efforts, or feelings) on: "we direct our anger and frustration at family"
   • ▪ address a comment to or aim a criticism at: "I suggest that he direct his remarks to the council"
   • ▪ target a product specifically at (someone): "the book is directed at the younger reader" Similar targetmarketorient towardpitch to/towarddesign fortailor to
   • ▪ guide or advise (someone or their judgment) in a course or decision: archaic "the conscience of the credulous prince was directed by saints and bishops"
   • 3. give (someone) an official order or authoritative instruction: "the judge directed him to perform community service" Similar instructtellcommandordergive orders tochargecall onrequiredictateadjureenjoinliterary:bid

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin directus, past participle of dirigere, from di- ‘distinctly’ or de- ‘down’ + regere ‘put straight’.

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   Direct definition: to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.. See examples of DIRECT used in a sentence.

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   Definitions of direct. adjective. direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short. “a direct route”. “a direct flight”. “a direct hit”. synonyms: door-to-door. (of e.g. journeys or deliveries) direct from point of origin to point of destination.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDIRECT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · Direct means moving towards a place or object, without changing direction and without stopping, for example in a journey.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDIRECT | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   with no other person or thing involved or between: There is a direct link between smoking and cancer. direct adjective (CLEAR) saying clearly and honestly what you think: a direct answer. Opposite. indirect. direct. adverb. uk / dɪˈrekt, daɪˈrekt / us. going straight from one place to another without turning or stopping:

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › directDirect - definition of direct by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. To manage or regulate the business or affairs of; be in charge of: direct a government agency. b. To supervise or oversee (an activity or process): direct the building of a new road. See Synonyms at conduct. 2. a. To give guidance and instruction to (actors or musicians, for example) in the rehearsal, performance, or production of a work. b.

7. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › directdirect | meaning of direct in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English di‧rect1 /dəˈrekt, ˌdaɪˈrekt / S2 W1 adjective 1 without involving others done without any other people, actions, processes etc coming between OPP indirect Experienced users have direct access to the main data files. I’m not in direct contact with them.

8. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › directdirect - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 22, 2024 · direct - Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Contents. 1 English. 1.1 Etymology. 1.2 Pronunciation. 1.3 Adjective. 1.3.1 Synonyms. 1.3.2 Antonyms. 1.3.3 Derived terms. 1.3.4 Translations. 1.4 Adverb. 1.5 Verb. 1.5.1 Derived terms. 1.5.2 Related terms. 1.5.3 Translations. 1.6 Anagrams. 2 Dutch. 2.1 Etymology. 2.2 Pronunciation. 2.3 Adjective.