direct
di-rect · adjective
Definitions
adjective
- 1.
Going from one place to another without changing direction or stopping.
- 2.
Without intervening factors or intermediaries.
- 3.
Frank and straightforward in manner.
- 4.
Exact; precise.
- 5.
To aim something at a target.
- 6.
To control or manage an organization or activity.
- 7.
To instruct or guide someone.
- 8.
To be in charge of making a film or play.
- 9.
Without changing direction or stopping.
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Etymology
From Latin directus, past participle of dirigere meaning "to set straight, arrange," from dis- meaning "apart" and regere meaning "to guide." Entered English in the 14th century.