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    Dirige (en. Directs)

    /diˈri.xe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To guide a group or individual towards a specific destination or purpose.
    The director directs the meeting to set the new goals.
    El director dirige la reunión para establecer las nuevas metas.
    To set the course to follow, whether in a project or in a broader sphere.
    She manages the project very effectively.
    Ella dirige el proyecto con gran eficacia.
    To indicate or manage the way something should be done.
    The teacher directs the discussion on the topic of the day.
    El profesor dirige la discusión sobre el tema del día.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin verb 'dirigere', which means 'to guide' or 'to lead'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    directs the orchestra
    It is used to express that a person controls and coordinates a group of people in a highly organized activity.
    dirige la orquesta
    to direct traffic
    It means managing the flow of vehicles at an intersection or road.
    dirigir el tráfico
    to manage a project
    It refers to leading an initiative from its beginning to its completion.
    dirigir un proyecto

    Related Words

    direction
    Action of directing or the place towards which something is oriented.
    dirección
    director
    A person who has the responsibility of directing an activity or organization.
    director
    leader
    A person who exercises leadership in an organization or movement.
    dirigente

    Slang Meanings

    To guide someone in a specific action.
    That person directs the group like a true leader.
    Esa persona dirige el grupo como un verdadero líder.
    To take control of a situation.
    When she arrived, she quickly directed the whole situation.
    Cuando llegó, ella rápidamente dirige toda la situación.