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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDIRECT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   B1. going straight from one place to another without turning or stopping: We went by the most direct route. Fewer examples. direct flights from London to Seattle. The airline is offering 10 new direct routes to European cities. Eurostar opened a direct service between Waterloo and Avignon.

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

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   Apr 22, 2024 · direct ( comparative more direct, superlative most direct) Proceeding without deviation or interruption. Straight; not crooked, oblique, or circuitous; leading by the short or shortest way to a point or end. the most direct route between two buildings. Straightforward; sincere.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › direct_2direct verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of direct verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › directDirect - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   Dictionary definition of direct. Straight, immediate, or without deviation or interruption. "He maintained a direct eye contact during the entire conversation." Detailed meaning of direct. When describing a physical object or path, 'direct' implies a straight line or the shortest distance between two points.

6. en.bab.la › dictionary › englishDIRECT - Definition in English - bab.la

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   direct current. direct debit. direct democracy. direct deposit. direct-dial. direct dialling. direct discourse. Define 'DIRECT'. See more meanings of 'DIRECT' with examples.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › directDIRECT - 72 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   verb. These are words and phrases related to direct. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of direct. Mr. Kelley directs the activities of the community center. I was directed to cut the budget. Synonyms. supervise. manage. oversee. head. serve as director for. handle. conduct. control. superintend.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDIRECT SPEECH definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   noun [ U ] language specialized us / ˌdaɪ.rekt ˈspiːtʃ / uk / ˌdaɪ.rekt ˈspiːtʃ / (US also direct discourse) Add to word list. When you use direct speech, you repeat what someone has said using exactly the words they used: She said, "If it rains, I won't go out." is an example of the use of direct speech. Compare. indirect speech specialized.