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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › directDirect Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDIRECT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDIRECT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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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   Direct definition: to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.. See examples of DIRECT used in a sentence.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › directDirect - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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. Most uses of direct involving giving orders. Army officers direct battles, which means they plan what to do and how to carry it out.

7. 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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdirect adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of direct adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdirect verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of direct verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.wordreference.com › definition › directdirect - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    adj. proceeding in a straight line or by the shortest course; straight: a direct route. proceeding in an unbroken line of descent:[ before a noun] a direct descendant. without intermediary agents; immediate:[ before a noun] insisted on direct contact with the negotiating team. straightforward; frank; candid: I want you to be as direct as possible.

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

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    To cause to move in a certain direction or toward a certain object; turn or point: directed the light toward the end of the hall. b. To concentrate or focus (one's sight or attention, for example) on a particular object or activity. See Synonyms at aim.