To direct meaning in English
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Definition
to direct: to point, to guide, to lead; to control, to manage; to command, to instruct, to order
Philip directs the sales department. They take all of their orders from him.
a director a manager, a controller, a head, a leader
non-direct with changes or transfers, not straight through
to direct (someone) (somewhere): to guide, to lead (someone) (somewhere), to show (someone) the way (somewhere), to point (someone) in the direction of (somewhere)
-Could you direct me to the supervisor's office? -Yes, you go up the stairs and turn right.
(We receive our eggs) direct from (the farm): (We receive our eggs) straight from (the farm); (We receive our eggs) from (the farm) without any intermediaries
direct: straight, shortest; clear, specific, plain, definite
Examples
- "The last direct train left an hour ago."
- "In my country we try to avoid direct confrontation."
- "I'm not one to hedge the issue, so I will simply come out and say it: several of you have abused our copier and as a direct result of your abuse, brought it to an untimely end."
- "If the company had been kind enough to authorize a direct flight, I would not have had to change my itinerary so dramatically."
- "Now, please direct your attention to the screen in front of you."
- "I understand that some people have difficulty with their bowel movements (a direct result of eating too much unhealthy food), but if the bathrooms were cleaned properly, then this would be their problem, not everyone else's."
- "You sell direct from your website."
- "Also, I am sure the company would have been happy to approve your direct flight, had you not attempted to book it in first class."
- "Allow me to direct you to baby number 2."
- "If you have any questions regarding this issue, please direct them to me."
- "I would like the main bedroom to have direct access to the bathroom and plenty of storage space."
Exercise 1
According to the announcement, will the train to Limerick be making any stops?
According to the announcement, will the train to Limerick be making any stops?
This is not true. The announcer says that the train will make only four stops: Portlaoise, Kildare, Tullamore and Limerick Junction.
This is the best choice here. The announcer says: "This non-direct train will stop at Portlaoise, Kildare, Tullamore and Limerick Junction".
This is not true, because the announcer says that the train will make stops.
Exercise 2
According to Susie's speech, which of the following statements is NOT true?
According to Susie's speech, which of the following statements is NOT true?
This is a true statement. Susie says: "TigerLily is a totally organic blend" which means that it does not contain any chemical or artificial additives.
This is the only statement which is not true. Susie says that Miss Bümbüm will appear in "television and print ads", but never indicates that Ivana will "direct" anything.
This is a true statement. Susie says she will "open up the floor for a brief question and answer session" which means that the audience will indeed have a chance to ask questions about the perfume and the advertising campaign.
This is a true statement. Susie mentions several times that TigerLily is sure to please women, and that the perfume contains a feminine touch.
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