Direct

Pronunciation: /dərˈɛkt/

Direct (verb)

  1. to show someone the way or tell them what to do.
  2. to organize and control a project or activity.
  3. to be in charge of making a movie or play.

Examples

  • The teacher will direct the students to the library.
  • She directed the tourists to the nearest museum.

Common collocations: direct traffic, direct someone to, direct a team, direct operations, direct a movie

Direct (adjective)

  1. going in a straight line without turning.
  2. saying what you really think in a clear way.

Examples

  • The road provides a direct route to the city.
  • Take the direct path through the park.

Synonyms of Direct

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Direct

  • — when something is not straightforward
  • — when guiding someone incorrectly