26984 words

direct

32 definitions • 54 examples
1
going in a straight line towards somewhere or someone without stopping or changing direction:

Examples:

direct route Taxi drivers do not always take the most direct route to your destination.
Is there a direct train to Edinburgh?
2
without anyone or anything else being involved or between:

Examples:

She decided to take direct control of the project.
He denied that he had any direct involvement in the deal.
Do you have any direct experience of this kind of work?
direct result He left as a direct result of what she said.
direct consequence Scientists say that heavier rainfalls are a direct consequence of global warming.
direct link There is a direct link between smoking and lung cancer.
direct connection This particular allegation has no direct connection to last year's events.
3
strong light or heat that has nothing protecting and separating you from it:

Examples:

This plant should be kept out of direct sunlight.
4
a relation who is related to you through one of your parents, not through an aunt or uncle, etc.:

Examples:

Diana is a direct descendant of Robert Peel.
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direct contrast His behaviour is in direct contrast to his cousin's.
the direct opposite of She's very thoughtful - the direct opposite of her sister.
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Someone who is direct says what they think in a very honest way without worrying about other people's opinions:

Examples:

I like her open and direct manner.
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in a straight line towards somewhere without stopping or changing direction:

Examples:

Does this bus go direct to the airport?
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without anyone or anything else being involved or between:

Examples:

I intended to go direct to the manager with my complaint.
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to control or be in charge of an activity, organization, etc.:

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to tell people the direction in which they must drive:

Examples:

There was a police officer directing the traffic.
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to be in charge of a film or play and tell the actors how to play their parts:

Examples:

He wanted to give up acting and start directing (his own films).
"Jaws" was directed by Steven Spielberg.
12
to aim something in a particular direction:

Examples:

be directed at Was that remark directed at me?
be directed towards Why is all their anger directed towards you?
be directed against Criticism was directed against the manufacturers of the product.
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to tell someone how to get somewhere:

Examples:

direct someone to somewhere Could you direct me to the airport?
I couldn't find the station, so I asked someone if they could direct me.
14
to order someone, especially officially:

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without having to stop or change direction:

Examples:

Does this train go direct to Edinburgh?
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without anything or anyone else being involved or in between:

Examples:

Can I dial this number direct or do I have to go through the switchboard?
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going in a straight line toward somewhere or someone without stopping or changing direction and without anything coming in between:

Examples:

Is there a direct flight to Madison, or do we have to change planes in Chicago?
This plant should be kept out of direct sunlight.
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Direct also means without anyone or anything else being involved:

Examples:

She fired the principal and took direct control of the school.
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Direct also means very honest in saying what you mean:

Examples:

Her manner was businesslike and direct.
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to aim something in a particular direction or at particular people:

Examples:

His criticism was directed at everybody who disagreed with him.
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To direct is also to show someone the particular way to get somewhere:

Examples:

Can you direct me to the nearest bus stop?
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to control or be in charge of an activity, organization, etc.:

Examples:

[ T ] General Eisenhower directed the allied forces in World War II.
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When someone directs a movie, play, etc., that person tells the actors how to play their parts.
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to give an order or instruction to someone:

Examples:

The judge directed the defendant to be quiet.
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without anything or anyone else being involved:

Examples:

Can I dial this number direct or do I have to go through the operator?
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without anyone or anything else being involved or coming between two people or things:

Examples:

She decided to take direct control of the project.
He had had no direct involvement with the deal.
Have you any direct experience of this kind of work?
The managers talked about the need for more direct communication between employees.
We do not and cannot accept any direct compensation or gifts.
27
happening as an immediate effect of something:

Examples:

Delays in project schedules are often the direct result of cutting costs.
We hope that the increase in the marketing budget will have a direct impact on sales.
28
going to a place without any stops or changes in direction:

Examples:

a direct flight/route
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to control or be in charge of an activity, organization, etc.:

Examples:

They've appointed someone from outside the organization to direct the fiscal review.
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to aim something in a particular direction, or at a particular person or group of people:

Examples:

direct sth toward(s) sb This sales promotion is directed toward retail customers.
direct sth to sth/sb Please direct concerns and queries to the project administrator.
Any future donations will be directed to the housing fund.
We need to direct the board's attention to this matter immediately.
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without anything or anyone else being involved, or coming between two people or things:

Examples:

Can I dial this number direct or do I have to go through the switchboard?
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without making a stop or a change in direction:

Examples:

I'm not sure if you can fly direct to Buenos Aires from here.

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