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Meaning of the word direct in English

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direct

US /daɪˈrekt/
UK /daɪˈrekt/
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Adjective

1.

extending or moving in a straight line or by the shortest course; going straight to the point

Example:
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Take a direct route to the station.
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He gave a direct answer to the question.
Synonym:
straightunswervingforthrightbluntcandidfrankunambiguousexplicitclearplain
2.

without intervening factors or intermediaries

Example:
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The decision had a direct impact on their lives.
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You can make a direct payment to the company.
Synonym:
immediateunmediateduninterruptedunbrokenunfiltered

Verb

1.

control the operations of; manage or govern

Example:
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She was hired to direct the new marketing campaign.
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The conductor will direct the orchestra.
Synonym:
managecontrolconductguideleadsuperviseoverseeregulategovernadminister
2.

aim or point (something) in a particular direction

Example:
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He directed his gaze towards the horizon.
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The sign directs traffic to the bypass.
Synonym:
aimpointguidesteerchanneltrainlevelturnsenddispatch
3.

give an order or instruction to

Example:
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The teacher directed the students to open their books.
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The police officer directed him to pull over.
Synonym:
orderinstructcommandtellrequireenjoinchargebiddecreestipulate

Adverb

1.

in a direct manner; straight

Example:
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Go direct to the main office.
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He flew direct from London to New York.
Synonym:
straightstraightforwardlyforthrightlybluntlycandidlyfranklyexplicitlyplainly
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