Synonym: address, aim, charge, command, conduct, control, dictate, govern, handle, head, inscribe, instruct, manage, order, point, regulate, rule, show. Antonym: indirect. Similar words: directly, director, in all directions, direct investment, correctly, dirt, tire, wire. Meaning: [dɪ'rekt] 
v. 1. command with authority 2. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal 3. guide the actors in (plays and films) 4. be in charge of 5. take somebody somewhere 6. cause to go somewhere 7. aim or direct at; as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment 8. lead, as in the performance of a composition 9. give directions to; point somebody into a certain direction 10. specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public 11. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling 12. put an address on (an envelope) 13. plan and direct (a complex undertaking). adj. 1. direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short 2. having no intervening persons, agents, conditions 3. extended senses; direct in means or manner or behavior or language or action 4. in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child 5. moving from west to east on the celestial sphere; or--for planets--around the sun in the same direction as the Earth 6. similar in nature or effect or relation to another quantity 7. (of a current) flowing in one direction only 8. being an immediate result or consequence 9. in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker 10. lacking compromising or mitigating elements; exact. adv. without deviation.
v. 1. command with authority 2. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal 3. guide the actors in (plays and films) 4. be in charge of 5. take somebody somewhere 6. cause to go somewhere 7. aim or direct at; as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment 8. lead, as in the performance of a composition 9. give directions to; point somebody into a certain direction 10. specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public 11. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling 12. put an address on (an envelope) 13. plan and direct (a complex undertaking). adj. 1. direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short 2. having no intervening persons, agents, conditions 3. extended senses; direct in means or manner or behavior or language or action 4. in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child 5. moving from west to east on the celestial sphere; or--for planets--around the sun in the same direction as the Earth 6. similar in nature or effect or relation to another quantity 7. (of a current) flowing in one direction only 8. being an immediate result or consequence 9. in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker 10. lacking compromising or mitigating elements; exact. adv. without deviation. 
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121. Can you direct me to the downtown?
122. I prefer a more direct approach.
123. Men have a more direct conversational style.
124. The army is under the King's direct command.
125. Neil was urbane, witty, direct, and honest.
126. The house suffered a direct hit.
127. Please direct the mail to my home address.
128. This plant should be kept out of direct sunlight.
129. We should direct our attention at the fundamental question.
130. Pardon me, can you direct me to City Hall?
131. Direct any complaints to the Customer Services department.
132. These plants must be sheltered from direct sunlight.
133. I can deal direct with your Inspector Kimble.
134. There's a direct train to Leeds .
135. She has a very direct way of speaking.
136. He's the direct opposite of his brother.
137. I get paid by direct deposit.
138. The company used to be in his direct charge.
139. The camera lens must be screened from direct sunlight.
140. They were the direct descendants of the Dutch settlers.
141. You'll have to get used to his direct manner.
142. The airport's near here but there's no direct road.
143. Germany is pushing for direct flights to be established.
144. The brochures are mailed direct to members.
145. See that direct heat does not play on it.
146. Young people's behaviour is a direct reflection of adults'.
147. Esther decided to contact the manager direct.
148. Please direct your complaints to the chairman.
149. Which is the most direct way to Seoul?
150. These boots can be ordered direct from the manufacturer.
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