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   direct

   /dɪˈrɛkt/

   adjective

   • 1. extending or moving from one place to another without changing direction or stopping: "there was no direct flight that day" Similar straightundeviatingunswervingshortestquickestnon-stopunbrokenuninterruptedstraight 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-onimmediatefirst-handtête-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): "attitudes which were in direct contrast to the confrontational perspectives of the past" Similar exactabsolutecompletediametricaldownrightthoroughextreme
   • 3. (of a person or their behaviour) 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: "they seem reluctant to deal with me direct"
   • ▪ by a straight route or without breaking a journey: "Austrian Airlines are 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 film, 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 railway 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 (one's thoughts) on or address (one's efforts) towards something.
   • ▪ address a comment to or aim a criticism at: "his criticism was directed at the wastage of ammunition"
   • ▪ target a product or advertisement specifically at (someone): "the book is directed at the younger reader" Similar targetmarketorient towardspitch to/towardsdesign fortailor to
   • ▪ guide or advise 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: 1. going in a straight line towards somewhere or someone without stopping or changing direction…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of DIRECT is to cause to turn, move, or point undeviatingly or to follow a straight course. How to use direct in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Direct.

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   DIRECT meaning: 1. going in a straight line towards somewhere or someone without stopping or changing direction…. Learn more.

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   adjective. proceeding in a straight line or by the shortest course; straight; undeviating; not oblique: a direct route. proceeding in an unbroken line of descent; lineal rather than collateral: a direct descendant. Mathematics.

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

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   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. ...the direct route from Amman to Mumbai. Direct is also an adverb. You can fly direct to Amsterdam from most British airports. directly adverb [ADVERB after verb] B1.

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   If you direct somebody, you tell them where to go or what to do. You can also direct a play or direct someone to a gas station, by telling them what roads to take.

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

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   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.

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   Find 237 different ways to say DIRECT, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

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    1. a. : in a direct manner. directly relevant. the road runs directly east and west. b. : in immediate physical contact. c. : in the manner of direct variation. 2. a. : without delay : immediately. the second game followed directly after the first. b. : in a little while : shortly. we'll be leaving directly. directly.

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    Definition of direct in the Definitions.net dictionary. Meaning of direct. What does direct mean? Information and translations of direct in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web.