direct

US /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/

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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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Mirror Mirror - Trailer

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to adapt and direct the british miniseries Unforgiven.
to adapt and direct the british miniseries Unforgiven.

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THERE'S NOT A DIRECT
THERE'S NOT A DIRECT
DIRECT PEOPLE IN OUR
DIRECT PEOPLE IN OUR

Total War: Rome 2 - First impressions - First Battle with Sparta

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the control group you brian says hereby direct ownership or through class it's
the control group you brian says hereby direct ownership or through class it's

Why this skateboarding trick should be IMPOSSIBLE ft. Rodney Mullen

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and to let me just direct him on whatever tricks
and to let me just direct him on whatever tricks

What is Ethernet?

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This allows for more direct transmission paths and fewer collisions
This allows for more direct transmission paths and fewer collisions

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direct support. Because you watch and share,
direct support. Because you watch and share,

How to Survive a Building Explosion

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Your eyes are sensitive enough to be damaged by the blast wave, even without direct contact,
Your eyes are sensitive enough to be damaged by the blast wave, even without direct contact,
Even without a direct hit to the head, the primary blast can be strong enough to cause a concussion or a mild brain injury.
Even without a direct hit to the head, the primary blast can be strong enough to cause a concussion or a mild brain injury.

How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation

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I think it is almost direct resistance and disruption of hustle culture, honestly, and I think it's exciting that more people are doing it.
I think it is almost direct resistance and disruption of hustle culture, honestly, and I think it's exciting that more people are doing it.

2020 Hopeful Andrew Yang Talks with Voters in Des Moines, Iowa | NowThis

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QUESTION TO YOU HAS DIRECT LINKS
QUESTION TO YOU HAS DIRECT LINKS

How Mirror Scenes Are Shot In Movies & TV | Movies Insider

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Rowland built a double lobby, allowing for direct interaction between the actresses.
Rowland built a double lobby, allowing for direct interaction between the actresses.
allowing for direct interaction between the actresses.
allowing for direct interaction between the actresses.