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    Dirigían (en. Were directing)

    /diˈɾi.xjan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To lead, guide, or manage something or someone towards a specific place or goal.
    The teachers were guiding the students in their projects.
    Los profesores dirigían a los estudiantes en sus proyectos.
    To exercise control or authority over a group or situation.
    The director was leading the meeting with great confidence.
    El director dirigía la reunión con gran confianza.
    To create or lead actions or initiatives.
    They were directing the social movement for change.
    Ellos dirigían el movimiento social por el cambio.

    Etymology

    From the verb dirigir, which comes from the Latin 'dirigere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to steer the course
    To establish the direction or focus of a group or a project.
    dirigir el rumbo
    to direct attention
    To center interest or concentration on a specific matter.
    dirigir la atención

    Related Words

    to direct
    To carry or guide towards a goal.
    dirigir
    direction
    The act of directing or the course taken.
    dirección

    Slang Meanings

    To lead in informal situations.
    He always directed the party like a pro.
    Él siempre dirigía la fiesta como un maestro.
    To be the one making decisions in a group.
    She was directing the plan without anyone opposing.
    Ella dirigía el plan sin que nadie se oponga.