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Direct

dɪˈrɛkt

Direct definitions
verb
direct directed directing directs
  1. control the operations of; manage or govern

    "an economic elite directed the nation's affairs"

    • supervise and control (a film, play, or other production, or the actors in it)

      "the film is directed by Sir Richard Attenborough"

    • train and conduct (a group of musicians)
  2. aim (something) in a particular direction or at a particular person

    "heating ducts to direct warm air to rear-seat passengers"

    • tell or show (someone) how to get somewhere

      "can you direct me to the railway station, please?"

    • address or give instructions for the delivery of (a letter or parcel)

      "put them all in one packet, and direct them to me"

    • focus (one's thoughts) on or address (one's efforts) towards something
    • address a comment to or aim a criticism at

      "his criticism was directed at the wastage of ammunition"

    • target a product or advertisement specifically at (someone)

      "the book is directed at the younger reader"

    • guide or advise in a course or decision

      "the conscience of the credulous prince was directed by saints and bishops"

  3. give (someone) an official order or authoritative instruction

    "the judge directed him to perform community service"