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as in to channel
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
the aqueduct directs the water into an artificial lake
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as in to order
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
our tour guide directed us to wait in front of the building until she could rejoin us
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as in to request
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the caretaker directed that all of the windows be closed before we left
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as in to supervise
to look after and make decisions about
the music teacher directs both the student orchestra and the marching band
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as in to aim
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
we quickly directed our attention toward the noise coming from the rear
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as in to steer
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
the guide directed the tour through the museum with commendable efficiency and expertise
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as in primary
done or working without something else coming in between
a zoologist whose works are based entirely on her direct observation of animals in the wild the virus was the direct cause of the disease
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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
our coach is very direct, never hesitating for a moment to tell a player whenever he isn't performing up to snuff
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as in straightforward
going straight to the point clearly and firmly
clear and direct instructions that left no room for misinterpretation
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as in linear
free from irregularities or digressions in course
this road provides the most direct route to your destination
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as in straight
in a direct line or course
flew direct to the coast
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