direct
/dəˈrɛkt/
adjective
- Going from one point to another without turning or stopping; straight.
- The highway provides a direct route to the airport.
- We took a direct flight from New York to London.
- There is a direct path through the woods to the lake.
- Honest and clear, without hiding anything.
- She gave a direct answer to the reporter's question.
- His direct manner sometimes offends people.
- I appreciate your direct feedback on my presentation.
- Without anyone or anything in between; immediate.
- The sun's direct rays can be harmful to your skin.
- This medicine has a direct effect on the heart.
- He has direct access to the company's CEO.
verb
- To tell someone how to get to a place or give instructions.
- Can you direct me to the nearest subway station?
- She directed the lost hiker back to the trail.
- The sign directed visitors to the parking lot.
- To manage, control, or be in charge of an activity, organization, or group of people.
- The principal directs all school activities and events.
- Who will direct the project while you are on vacation?
- He directs a team of twenty software engineers.
- To aim something (such as a look, comment, or action) at a particular person or thing.
- The teacher directed a question at the student in the back row.
- Please direct all complaints to the customer service desk.
- She directed her attention to the speaker on stage.
- To supervise the making of a film, play, or television program.
- Steven Spielberg directed many famous movies.
- She hopes to direct a Broadway musical one day.
- The director will direct the actors during rehearsals.
adverb
- Without stopping or changing direction; in a straight line.
- She went direct to the manager with her complaint.
- Go direct to the hospital if you feel worse.
- The plane flew direct from Chicago to Tokyo.