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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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   What does direct adverb mean?

   • Direct is also an adverb . You can fly direct to Amsterdam from most British airports. The jumbo jet is due to fly the hostages directly back to London. 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.

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   What does direct mean?

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

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   What is direct adjective?

   • [only before noun] related through parents and children rather than brothers, sisters, aunts, etc. With his death, the direct male line of the House of Capet came to an end. Definition of direct adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What is a direct door?

   • Definition of direct adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary going in the straightest line between two places without stopping or changing direction This door allows direct access from the kitchen to the garage. There's a direct train to Leeds (= it may stop at other stations but you do not have to change trains).

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   How do you use direct in a sentence?

   • Other forms: directed; directing; directs; directest 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. Most uses of direct involving giving orders. Army officers direct battles, which means they plan what to do and how to carry it out.

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   What does it mean when someone directs a movie?

   • 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. [VERB noun] ...her long-held ambition to direct as well as act. [VERB] If you are directed to do something, someone in authority tells you to do it.

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