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Word: Direct
Speech Type: Verb
late Middle English: from Latin directus, past participle of dirigere, from di- ‘distinctly’ or de- ‘down’ + regere ‘put straight’
dɪˈrɛkt
dʌɪˈrɛkt
control the operations of; manage or govern
Short Definition:control operations of
Examples:- an economic elite directed the nation's affairs
aim (something) in a particular direction or at a particular person
Short Definition:aim in particular direction etc.
Examples:- heating ducts to direct warm air to rear-seat passengers
- his smile was directed at Lois
give (someone) an official order or authoritative instruction
Short Definition:give order or instruction to
Examples:- the judge directed him to perform community service
- he directed that no picture from his collection could be sold
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