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    Directiva (en. Directive)

    /di.rekˈti.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Instruction or rule that guides the behavior of a group.
    The company's directive established new safety measures.
    La directiva de la empresa estableció nuevas medidas de seguridad.
    Set of principles that govern an activity or the management of a process.
    The project's directive was approved in the last meeting.
    La directiva del proyecto fue aprobada en la última reunión.
    Guidance or direction given in a specific context.
    The government directive regarding distance education was followed.
    Se siguió la directiva del gobierno respecto a la educación a distancia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'directiva', which comes from 'dirigere', meaning to direct.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To give a directive
    To issue an instruction or rule to follow.
    dar una directiva
    To follow a directive
    To comply with established instructions.
    seguir una directiva
    Security directive
    Set of rules to ensure safety in a particular area.
    directiva de seguridad

    Related Words

    Executive
    Person who holds a position of responsibility in an organization.
    directivo
    Management
    Action of directing or guiding something.
    dirección
    Administration
    Act of managing or directing resources and activities.
    administración

    Slang Meanings

    Informal instruction that is followed without question.
    I followed the directive, even though I wasn't sure it was the best option.
    Seguí la directiva, aunque no estaba seguro de que fuera la mejor opción.