direct

US /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/

UK /də'rekt/

A2TOEIC
v.t.Transitive VerbTo tell someone in a very clear way to do something
I want to be direct with you regarding this business deal
v.t.Transitive VerbTo show the way by conducting or leading
Please direct me to the nearest restroom
v.t.Transitive VerbTo control the acting in a movie or play
If he will direct the play, I will act in it
adv.AdverbComing straight from something
He went direct from the school to his home
adj.AdjectiveGoing straight from one place to another without stopping or changing direction.
The flight to Tokyo is a direct flight.
v.t.Transitive VerbTo control or be in charge of someone or something.
The police directed the traffic away from the accident.
v.t.Transitive VerbTo show or tell someone how to get somewhere.
Could you direct me to the nearest bank?
v.t.Transitive VerbTo address someone.
The letter was wrongly directed and took a long time to arrive.
v.t.Transitive VerbTo aim something at someone or something.
The accusations were directly aimed at him.
adj.AdjectiveWithout anyone or anything else being involved or between.
There is a direct link between smoking and lung cancer.
adj.AdjectiveExpressing opinions and feelings in an honest and open way.
She is a very direct person and says exactly what she thinks.

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