Directed

/dəˈrɛktɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To aim or point something in a particular direction.

She directed the spotlight towards the center of the stage.

To manage or coordinate the activities of something, such as a project or organization.

He directed the team to complete the project ahead of schedule.

To guide or instruct someone to a specific action or place.

The teacher directed the students to work in pairs.

adjective

Focused on a specific target or goal.

The directed approach to training improved the athletes' performance.

From Middle English 'dreccten', from Latin 'directus', meaning 'straight, upright'.

directed at

Focused on a specific target or audience.

directed by

Managed or overseen by a particular person.

directed towards

Aimed at a particular goal or purpose.

be directed to

To be sent or pointed in a specific direction.

direct

To guide or instruct someone towards a goal.

director

A person who oversees and manages a specific project or organization.

direction

The path along which something moves or points.

To influence or control someone’s actions.

He's always directing me in the wrong way.

To have a clear plan or intention.

She knows what she wants; she's very directed.