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- Dictionarydirect/dɪˈrɛkt/
adjective
- 1. extending or moving from one place to another without changing direction or stopping: "there was no direct flight that day" Similar Opposite
- 2. without intervening factors or intermediaries: "the complications are a direct result of bacteria spreading" Similar
adverb
- 1. with no one or nothing in between: "they seem reluctant to deal with me direct"
verb
- 1. control the operations of; manage or govern: "an economic elite directed the nation's affairs" Similar
- 2. aim (something) in a particular direction or at a particular person: "heating ducts to direct warm air to rear-seat passengers" Similar
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DIRECT definition: 1. going in a straight line towards somewhere or someone without stopping or changing direction…. Learn more.
DIRECT meaning: 1. going in a straight line towards somewhere or someone without stopping or changing direction…. Learn more.
direct: [verb] to write (a letter) to a person. to mark with the name and address of the intended recipient. to impart orally. to adapt in expression so as to have particular applicability.
You can also direct a play or direct someone to a gas station, by telling them what roads to take. ... Spanish-English dictionary, translator, and learning.
Direct definition: to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.. See examples of DIRECT used in a sentence.
21 meanings: 1. to regulate, conduct, or control the affairs of 2. to give commands or orders with authority to (a person or.... Click for more definitions.
direct saying exactly what you mean in a way that nobody can pretend not to understand: You’ll have to get used to his direct manner. Being direct is sometimes considered positive but sometimes it is used as a ‘polite’ way of saying that somebody is rude. open ( approving ) (of a person) not keeping thoughts and feelings hidden: