What (who) is direct - definition
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direct
v.
1) (d; tr.) ('to point') to direct against, at (they directed the attacks against the enemy's seaports)
2) (d; tr.) ('to address') to direct at, to (the remark was directed at you)
3) (D; tr.) ('to guide') to direct to (can you direct me to the post office?)
4) (d; tr.) ('to aim') to direct to, towards (our efforts were directed towards the elimination of poverty)
5) (H) ('to order') he directed us to remain silent
6) (L; subj.) ('to order') the government directed that supplies be sent to the flooded areas
direct
(directs, directing, directed)
Frequency: The word is one of the 700 most common words in English.
1.
Direct means moving towards a place or object, without changing direction and without stopping, for example in a journey.
They'd come on a direct flight from Athens.
? indirect
ADJ: usu ADJ n
•
Direct is also an adverb.
You can fly direct to Amsterdam from most British airports.
ADV: ADV after v
• directly
The jumbo jet is due to fly the hostages directly back to London.
ADV: ADV after v
2.
If something is in direct heat or light, it is strongly affected by the heat or light, because there is nothing between it and the source of heat or light to protect it.
Medicines should be stored away from direct sunlight...
ADJ: ADJ n
3.
You use direct to describe an experience, activity, or system which only involves the people, actions, or things that are necessary to make it happen.
He has direct experience of the process of privatisation...
He seemed to be in direct contact with the Boss...
ADJ: usu ADJ n
•
Direct is also an adverb.
I can deal direct with your Inspector Kimble...
ADV: ADV after v
• directly
We cannot measure pain directly. It can only be estimated...
ADV: ADV with v
4.
You use direct to emphasize the closeness of a connection between two things.
They were unable to prove that she died as a direct result of his injection...
? indirect
ADJ: usu ADJ n [emphasis]
5.
If you describe a person or their behaviour as direct, you mean that they are honest and open, and say exactly what they mean.
He avoided giving a direct answer...
? indirect
ADJ
• directly
At your first meeting, explain simply and directly what you hope to achieve...
ADV: ADV after v
• directness
Using 'I' adds directness to a piece of writing...
N-UNCOUNT
6.
If you direct something at a particular thing, you aim or point it at that thing.
I directed the extinguisher at the fire without effect...
= aim
VERB: V n at/towards/on n
7.
If your attention, emotions, or actions are directed at a particular person or thing, you are focusing them on that person or thing.
The learner's attention needs to be directed to the significant features...
Do not be surprised if, initially, she directs her anger at you...
= focus
VERB: be V-ed to/towards n/-ing, V n at n
8.
If a remark or look is directed at you, someone says something to you or looks at you.
She could hardly believe the question was directed towards her...
The abuse was directed at the TV crews...
Arnold directed a meaningful look at Irma.
VERB: be V-ed towards n, be V-ed at n, V n at n
9.
If you direct someone somewhere, you tell them how to get there.
Could you direct them to Dr Lamont's office, please?...
VERB: V n to n
10.
When someone directs a project or a group of people, they are responsible for organizing the people and activities that are involved.
Christopher will direct day-to-day operations.
VERB: V n
• direction
Organizations need clear direction...
N-UNCOUNT
11.
When someone directs a film, play, or television programme, they are responsible for the way in which it is performed and for telling the actors and assistants what to do.
He directed various TV shows...
...Miss Birkin's long-held ambition to direct as well as act.
VERB: V n, V
12.
If you are directed to do something, someone in authority tells you to do it. (FORMAL)
They have been directed to give special attention to the problem of poverty...
The Bishop directed the faithful to stay at home.
VERB: be V-ed to-inf, V n to-inf
13.
If you are a direct descendant of someone, you are related to them through your parents and your grandparents and so on.
She is a direct descendant of Queen Victoria.
ADJ: ADJ n
14.
Direct
·adj Immediate; express; plain; unambiguous.
II. Direct ·vi To give direction; to point out a course; to act as guide.
III. Direct ·adj In the line of descent; not collateral; as, a descendant in the direct line.
IV. Direct ·adj Straightforward; not of crooked ways, or swerving from truth and openness; sincere; outspoken.
V. Direct ·vt To point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to Order; as, he directed them to go.
VI. Direct ·adj Straight; not crooked, oblique, or circuitous; leading by the short or shortest way to a point or end; as, a direct line; direct means.
VII. Direct ·noun A character, thus [/], placed at the end of a staff on the line or space of the first note of the next staff, to apprise the performer of its situation.
VIII. Direct ·vt To point out or show to (any one), as the direct or right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way; as, he directed me to the left-hand road.
IX. Direct ·adj 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.
X. Direct ·vt To put a direction or address upon; to mark with the name and residence of the person to whom anything is sent; to Superscribe; as, to direct a letter.
XI. Direct ·vt To arrange in a direct or straight line, as against a mark, or towards a goal; to Point; to Aim; as, to direct an arrow or a piece of ordnance.
XII. Direct ·add. ·adj Pertaining to, or effected immediately by, action of the people through their votes instead of through one or more representatives or delegates; as, direct nomination, direct legislation.
Pronunciation examples for direct
1. Direct.
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2. Because direct mail, direct message,
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3. is, the direct part of Direct Trade.
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4. It's direct.
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5. It's direct.
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Examples of use of direct
1. I am direct some would say too direct . . . It is part of my character.
2. He said there was direct to direct confrontation between commandos and militants.
3. P&B is a direct subsidiary of Discount Investment Corp, which is a direct subsidiary of IDB Development, which is a direct subsidiary of IDB Holding.
4. "We‘ve always encouraged direct discussions and direct interaction between the North and South.
5. "No direct, no direct interrogation because Khan is, unfortunately, a national hero.