direct
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/dəˈrekt/
🇬🇧
/dəˈrekt/
adjective
A2
going straight from one place to another without stopping or turning
This door gives direct access from the kitchen to the garage.
B1
happening without anyone or anything in between
She has direct contact with the prime minister.
B1
with nothing between something and the heat or light source
Grilling uses direct heat to cook food.
B1
saying what you mean clearly and honestly
I prefer a direct way of speaking.
R
clearly showing something
There is no direct proof that these herbs help.
R
exact
That is the direct opposite of what you said.
R
related through parents and children, not other family
He was the last direct male in his family line.
verb
B1
to control or be in charge of something
He was asked to direct the operations.
B1
to be in charge of actors in a play or film
She wrote and directed the film.
B2
to aim something at a person or place
He directed his anger at himself.
B2
to tell someone how to get somewhere
The app will direct you to the best route.
R
to give an official order
The judge directed that the mother should have the children.
R
to send something to a particular person or place
Please direct your questions to Mark Davis.
adverb
B1
without stopping or changing direction
We flew direct to Hong Kong.
B2
without anyone or anything in between
The money goes direct into your bank account.
translation
going straight from one place to another without stopping or turning; happening without anyone or anything in between; with nothing between something and the heat or light source; saying what you mean clearly and honestly; clearly showing something; exact; related through parents and children, not other family
to control or be in charge of something; to be in charge of actors in a play or film; to aim something at a person or place; to tell someone how to get somewhere; to give an official order; to send something to a particular person or place
without stopping or changing direction; without anyone or anything in between
Word Forms
3rd Present
directs
Past
directed
Perfect
directed
Progressive
directing