directs

We have found lemma(root) word of directs : direct.

Definitions


[dʌɪˈrɛkt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- extending or moving from one place to another without changing direction or stopping
(e.g: there was no direct flight that day)

- without intervening factors or intermediaries
(e.g: the complications are a direct result of bacteria spreading)

- (of a person or their behaviour) going straight to the point; frank
(e.g: he is very direct and honest)

- perpendicular to a surface; not oblique
(e.g: a direct butt joint between surfaces of steel)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin directus, past participle of dirigere, from di- ‘distinctly’ or de- ‘down’ + regere ‘put straight’


[dʌɪˈrɛkt], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- with no one or nothing in between
(e.g: they seem reluctant to deal with me direct)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin directus, past participle of dirigere, from di- ‘distinctly’ or de- ‘down’ + regere ‘put straight’


[dʌɪˈrɛkt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- control the operations of; manage or govern
(e.g: an economic elite directed the nation's affairs)

- aim (something) in a particular direction or at a particular person
(e.g: heating ducts to direct warm air to rear-seat passengers)

- give (someone) an official order or authoritative instruction
(e.g: the judge directed him to perform community service)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin directus, past participle of dirigere, from di- ‘distinctly’ or de- ‘down’ + regere ‘put straight’




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