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    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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    Mirror Mirror - Trailer

    03:58Mirror Mirror - Trailer
    • to adapt and direct the british miniseries Unforgiven.

      to adapt and direct the british miniseries Unforgiven.

    • Scott Frank has been booked by GK Films to adapt and direct the British miniseries Unforgiven.

      Scott Frank has been booked by GK Films to adapt and direct the British miniseries Unforgiven.

    B2

    What is Ethernet?

    09:11What is Ethernet?
    • This allows for more direct transmission paths and fewer collisions as compared to a bus topology where all devices share the same paths.

      This allows for more direct transmission paths and fewer collisions as compared to a bus topology where all devices share the same paths.

    • This allows for more direct transmission paths and fewer collisions

      This allows for more direct transmission paths and fewer collisions

    B2

    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • Well, sometimes there's not a direct transfer of skills from business to government.

      Well, sometimes there's not a direct transfer of skills from business to government.

    • I think we need to do much more with our tech companies to prevent ISIS and their operatives from being able to use the internet to radicalize, even direct people in our country, in Europe, and

      I think we need to do much more with our tech companies to prevent ISIS and their operatives from being able to use the internet to radicalize, even direct people in our country, in Europe, and

    B1

    How to Get People to Listen to You | The Harvard Business Review Guide

    10:12How to Get People to Listen to You | The Harvard Business Review Guide
    • Author and communication expert Holly Weeks suggests keeping your language simple, clear, direct, and neutral.

      Author and communication expert Holly Weeks suggests keeping your language simple, clear, direct, and neutral.

    • suggests keeping your language simple, clear, direct,

      suggests keeping your language simple, clear, direct,

    A2

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • If you want to answer the direct question: would you support a 70% individual marginal tax rate?

      If you want to answer the direct question: would you support a 70% individual marginal tax rate?

    • If you want to answer the direct question: would you support a 70% individual marginal tax rate?

      If you want to answer the direct question: would you support a 70% individual marginal tax rate?

    B1

    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • being formed, it is imperative that her Government take the decision to appoint direct rule Ministers

      being formed, it is imperative that her Government take the decision to appoint direct rule Ministers

    • Does the Prime Minister agree that in the absence of a Government being formed, it is imperative that her Government takes the decision to appoint direct rule ministers as soon as possible so that a budget can be put forward to deal with this urgent problem?

      Does the Prime Minister agree that in the absence of a Government being formed, it is imperative that her Government takes the decision to appoint direct rule ministers as soon as possible so that a budget can be put forward to deal with this urgent problem?

    B1

    The Secret History of Pizza | Epicurious

    02:16The Secret History of Pizza | Epicurious
    • Focaccia is one of the most direct ancestors of pizza, a tasty flatbread the Romans called panis focaccias.

      Focaccia is one of the most direct ancestors of pizza, a tasty flatbread the Romans called panis focaccias.

    • Focaccia is one of the most direct ancestors of pizza,

      Focaccia is one of the most direct ancestors of pizza,

    B1

    It’s Not Just the U.S. Why Are World Leaders So Old Now? | WSJ State of the Stat

    07:09It’s Not Just the U.S. Why Are World Leaders So Old Now? | WSJ State of the Stat
    • So if you don't have a sort of greater age diversity at the decision-making table, then you're really missing out on people who have this direct personal experience, much greater familiarity with how technology is changing,

      So if you don't have a sort of greater age diversity at the decision-making table, then you're really missing out on people who have this direct personal experience, much greater familiarity with how technology is changing,

    • who have this direct personal experience.

      who have this direct personal experience.

    B1

    Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33

    14:03Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33
    • So imagine that someone made a Stan machine—by the way, Stan, this is a remarkable likeness—and that Stan machine could produce and direct 10 times more episodes of Crash Course than a human Stan.

      So imagine that someone made a Stan machine—by the way, Stan, this is a remarkable likeness—and that Stan machine could produce and direct 10 times more episodes of Crash Course than a human Stan.

    • And that Stan Machine could produce and direct ten times more episodes

      And that Stan Machine could produce and direct ten times more episodes

    B1

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

    06:49How Mirror Scenes Are Shot In Movies & TV | Movies Insider
    • 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.

    B1