direct

//dəˈrɛkt//
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Adjective

more directComparative
most directSuperlative
1

Going in a straight line or by the shortest route without turning or stopping.

We took the direct route to the airport.

2

With nothing or no one in between; immediate.

She has direct contact with the manager.

3

Straightforward and honest in manner or speech; not evasive.

She gave me a direct answer to my question.

Verb

directInfinitive
directPresent tense
directedPast tense
directedPast participle
directingPresent participle
directsThird-person singular
1

To control the operations or course of something; to manage or supervise.

She directs the marketing department at a large company.

2

To aim or point something in a particular direction or at a particular person.

She directed the flashlight at the dark corner.

3

To give instructions or orders to someone on how to reach a place.

Could you direct me to the nearest train station?

4

To supervise and control the making of a film, play, or other performance.

She directed her first film last year.

Adverb

more directComparative
most directSuperlative
1

In a straight line or by the shortest route; without deviation.

We flew direct from Tokyo to New York.

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