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Meaning of the word directed in English

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directed

Verb

1.

control the operations of; manage or govern.

Example:
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an economic elite directed the nation's affairs
Synonym:
administer manage run control govern conduct handle lead head command rule supervise superintend oversee guide regulate orchestrate coordinate engineer mastermind run the show call the shots call the tune pull the strings
2.

aim (something) in a particular direction or at a particular person.

Example:
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heating ducts to direct warm air to rear-seat passengers
Synonym:
aim point level turn on
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