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/dərˈɛktɪŋ/ /dɪrˈɛktɪŋ/ /daɪrˈɛktɪŋ/ Listen

verb

Direct v. t. (past & past part. directed; pres. part. directing)

1.

To arrange in a direct or straight line, as against a mark, or towards a goal; to point; to aim; as, to direct an arrow or a piece of ordnance.

2.

To point out or show to (any one), as the direct or right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way; as, he directed me to the left-hand road. "The Lord direct your into the love of God." "The next points to which I will direct your attention."

3.

To determine the direction or course of; to cause to go on in a particular manner; to order in the way to a certain end; to regulate; to govern; as, to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army. "I will direct their work in truth."

4.

To point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order; as, he directed them to go. "I 'll first direct my men what they shall do."

5.

To put a direction or address upon; to mark with the name and residence of the person to whom anything is sent; to superscribe; as, to direct a letter.

Synonyms: To guide; lead; conduct; dispose; manage; regulate; order; instruct; command.

Direct v. i. To give direction; to point out a course; to act as guide. "Wisdom is profitable to direct."

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