Meaning & Definition of word "Direct"

Direct

/dɪˈrɛkt/

1. to control the operations of; manage.
- Example: She was hired to direct the new marketing campaign.
2. to give instructions to; guide.
- Example: He directed the students on how to complete the assignment.

1. straightforward or immediate; not indirect.
- Example: He gave a direct answer to the question.
2. directly in a straight line; without deviation.
- Example: She took the direct route to the office.
3. being explicit and unambiguous.
- Example: His direct approach to the criticism was refreshing.

1. in a direct manner.
- Example: Please speak directly to the point.
2. without intervening factors.
- Example: She went directly to the source for information.

From Middle English 'directe', from Latin 'directus', past participle of 'dirigere' meaning 'to guide or set straight'.

direct approach:

A straightforward method of dealing with a situation.

direct message (DM):

A private message sent to someone on social media.

direct line:

A direct means of communication, often used in business contexts.

direction:

The course in which someone or something moves.

directive:

An official or authoritative instruction.

director:

A person who is in charge of an activity, a company, or an organization.

Meaning: To be frank or straightforward, often used in a casual context.

Example Sentence: Just be direct with him; he’ll appreciate it more.

Meaning: To avoid being indirect or vague.

Example Sentence: In today’s meeting, let’s keep it direct and skip the small talk.