Meaning of direct In English

• 0 going in a straight line towards somewhere or someone without stopping or changing direction:

  • a direct route/line

  • Is there a direct train to Edinburgh?

  • She decided to take direct control of the project.

  • He denied that he had any direct involvement in the deal.

  • Do you have any direct experience of this kind of work?

  • He left as a direct result/consequence of what she said.

  • There is a direct link/connection between smoking and lung cancer.

  • This plant should be kept out of direct sunlight.

  • Diana is a direct descendant of Robert Peel.

• 1 complete:

  • a direct contrast

  • She's very thoughtful - the direct opposite of her sister.

• 2 Someone who is direct says what they think in a very honest way without worrying about other people's opinions:

  • I like her open and direct manner.

• 3 in a straight line towards somewhere without stopping or changing direction:

  • Does this bus go direct to the airport?

  • I intended to go direct to the manager with my complaint.

• 4 to control or be in charge of an activity, organization, etc.:

  • She directs a large charity.

  • There was a police officer directing the traffic.

  • He wanted to give up acting and start directing (his own films).

  • "Jaws" was directed by Steven Spielberg.

• 5 to aim something in a particular direction:

  • Was that remark directedat/towards me?

  • Criticism was directed against/at the manufacturers of the product.

• 6 to tell someone how to get somewhere:

  • Could you direct me to the airport?

  • I couldn't find the station, so I asked someone if they could direct me.

• 7 to order someone, especially officially:

  • The judge directed the defendant to remain silent.

• 8 without having to stop or change direction:

  • Does this train go direct to Edinburgh?

  • Can I dial this number direct or do I have to go through the switchboard?

• 9 going in a straight line toward somewhere or someone without stopping or changing direction and without anything coming in between:

  • Is there a direct flight to Madison, or do we have to change planes in Chicago?

  • This plant should be kept out of direct sunlight.

  • She fired the principal and took direct control of the school.

  • Her manner was businesslike and direct.

• 10 to aim something in a particular direction or at particular people:

  • His criticism was directed at everybody who disagreed with him.

  • Can you direct me to the nearest bus stop?

• 11 to control or be in charge of an activity, organization, etc.:

  • [ T ] General Eisenhower directed the allied forces in World War II.

• 12 to give an order or instruction to someone:

  • The judge directed the defendant to be quiet.

• 13 without anything or anyone else being involved:

  • Can I dial this number direct or do I have to go through the operator?

• 14 without anyone or anything else being involved or coming between two people or things:

  • She decided to take direct control of the project.

  • He had had no direct involvement with the deal.

  • Have you any direct experience of this kind of work?

  • The managers talked about the need for more direct communication between employees.

  • We do not and cannot accept any direct compensation or gifts.

• 15 happening as an immediate effect of something:

  • Delays in project schedules are often the direct result of cutting costs.

  • We hope that the increase in the marketing budget will have a direct impact on sales.

• 16 going to a place without any stops or changes in direction:

  • a direct flight/route

• 17 to control or be in charge of an activity, organization, etc.:

  • She directs a large charity.

  • They've appointed someone from outside the organization to direct the fiscal review.

• 18 to aim something in a particular direction, or at a particular person or group of people:

  • direct sth toward(s) sb This sales promotion is directed toward retail customers.

  • direct sth to sth/sb Please direct concerns and queries to the project administrator.

  • Any future donations will be directed to the housing fund.

  • We need to direct the board's attention to this matter immediately.

• 19 without anything or anyone else being involved, or coming between two people or things:

  • Can I dial this number direct or do I have to go through the switchboard?

• 20 without making a stop or a change in direction:

  • I'm not sure if you can fly direct to Buenos Aires from here.