going straight from one place to another without stopping or turning
This door gives direct access from the kitchen to the garage.
このドアはキッチンからガレージへの直接アクセスを提供します。
happening without anyone or anything in between
She has direct contact with the prime minister.
彼女は首相と直接連絡を取っています。
with nothing between something and the heat or light source
Grilling uses direct heat to cook food.
グリルは直接熱を使って食べ物を調理します。
saying what you mean clearly and honestly
I prefer a direct way of speaking.
私は直接的な話し方を好みます。
clearly showing something
There is no direct proof that these herbs help.
これらのハーブが役立つという直接的な証拠はありません。
exact
That is the direct opposite of what you said.
それはあなたが言ったことと正反対です。
related through parents and children, not other family
He was the last direct male in his family line.
彼は家系の最後の直系男性でした。
to control or be in charge of something
He was asked to direct the operations.
彼は作戦を指揮するよう依頼されました。
to be in charge of actors in a play or film
She wrote and directed the film.
彼女はその映画を書いて監督しました。
to aim something at a person or place
He directed his anger at himself.
彼は怒りを自分自身に向けました。
to tell someone how to get somewhere
The app will direct you to the best route.
そのアプリは最適なルートへあなたを案内します。
to give an official order
The judge directed that the mother should have the children.
裁判官は母親が子供を持つべきだと指示しました。
to send something to a particular person or place
Please direct your questions to Mark Davis.
質問はマーク・デイビスにお願いします。
without stopping or changing direction
We flew direct to Hong Kong.
私たちは香港へ直行便で飛びました。
without anyone or anything in between
The money goes direct into your bank account.
お金は直接あなたの銀行口座に入ります。