direct
English → English
(motion) Direct: following the shortest path or most straight line without changing direction or stopping
We booked a direct flight from London to New York to avoid a long layover in Iceland.
(English) We booked a direct flight from London to New York to avoid a long layover in Iceland.
The sunlight hit the plant in a direct line through the window every afternoon at 3 PM.
(English) The sunlight hit the plant in a direct line through the window every afternoon at 3 PM.
(guidance) To direct: to show someone the way or point something toward a specific target
The police officer stood at the intersection to direct traffic away from the scene of the accident.
(English) The police officer stood at the intersection to direct traffic away from the scene of the accident.
Could you please direct me to the nearest pharmacy? I seem to be lost.
(English) Could you please direct me to the nearest pharmacy? I seem to be lost.
(arts) To direct: to lead and supervise the making of a film, play, or musical performance
Steven Spielberg was hired to direct the new science fiction movie being filmed in Hawaii.
(English) Steven Spielberg was hired to direct the new science fiction movie being filmed in Hawaii.
She wants to direct a local theater production of 'Romeo and Juliet' next summer.
(English) She wants to direct a local theater production of 'Romeo and Juliet' next summer.
Entry ID: en:en:direct · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary