Dirigieron (en. Led)
/diɾiˈxieɾon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To indicate or guide someone towards a goal.
They directed the audience's attention towards the new product.
Ellos dirigieron la atención del público hacia el nuevo producto.
To control or manage a group or an activity.
The leaders directed the meeting very effectively.
Los líderes dirigieron la reunión con gran eficacia.
To make decisions about the course of an action or process.
The authorities directed the rescue operations after the incident.
Las autoridades dirigieron las operaciones de rescate tras el incidente.
Etymology
From Latin 'dirigere', which means 'to set right' or 'to guide'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to direct a movie
To be responsible for the making of a film.
dirigir una película
to conduct an orchestra
To be the conductor of a musical orchestra.
dirigir una orquesta
to direct traffic
To control the flow of vehicles and pedestrians on a road.
dirigir el tráfico
Related Words
to direct
To lead towards a goal.
dirigir
leader
A person who holds a leadership position.
dirigente
direction
The act of directing something.
dirección
directional
That is oriented or directed towards a specific place.
direccional
Slang Meanings
To lead with authority
The boss always directed with an iron fist.
El jefe siempre dirigió con mano dura.
To take the lead
She is the one who directs in this company, everything goes through her.
Ella es la que dirige en esta empresa, todo pasa por ella.