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   di·rect

   /dəˈrek(t)/

   adjective

   • 1. extending or moving from one place to another by the shortest way without changing direction or stopping: "there was no direct flight that day" Similar straightundeviatingunswervingshortestquickestnonstopunbrokenuninterruptedstraight 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-onimmediatefirsthandtête-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): "nonviolence is the direct opposite of compulsion" Similar exactabsolutecompletediametricaldownrightthoroughextreme
   • 3. (of a person or their behavior) 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: "buy direct and save"
   • ▪ by a straight route or without breaking a journey: "Austrian Airlines is 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 movie, 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 railroad 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 or concentrate (one's attention, efforts, or feelings) on: "we direct our anger and frustration at family"
   • ▪ address a comment to or aim a criticism at: "I suggest that he direct his remarks to the council"
   • ▪ target a product specifically at (someone): "the book is directed at the younger reader" Similar targetmarketorient towardpitch to/towarddesign fortailor to
   • ▪ guide or advise (someone or their judgment) 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.

5. 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.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › directDIRECT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

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. 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.

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

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   'directly' and 'direct': giving, receiving, and communicating. If one thing or person interacts directly with another thing or person, there is nothing or nobody between them.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDIRECT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   with no other person or thing involved or between: There is a direct link between smoking and cancer. direct adjective (CLEAR) saying clearly and honestly what you think: a direct answer. Opposite. indirect. direct. adverb. uk / dɪˈrekt, daɪˈrekt / us. going straight from one place to another without turning or stopping:

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › directdirect | meaning of direct in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English di‧rect1 /dəˈrekt, ˌdaɪˈrekt / S2 W1 adjective 1 without involving others done without any other people, actions, processes etc coming between OPP indirect Experienced users have direct access to the main data files. I’m not in direct contact with them.

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

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    saying what you mean. saying exactly what you mean in a way that nobody can pretend not to understand. I asked him a direct question: ‘Did you do it?’. He would not give a direct answer. Her response is refreshingly direct. Their message is simple and direct: obesity kills.