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    Dirijan (en. Lead)

    /diɾiˈxan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicate the direction or path to follow.
    It is important that they direct the course of the conversation.
    Es importante que ellos dirijan el curso de la conversación.
    Manage or oversee something.
    I hope that they manage the company well.
    Espero que ellos dirijan bien la empresa.
    Orient or guide others.
    The teacher wants his students to lead the project.
    El profesor quiere que sus alumnos dirijan el proyecto.

    Etymology

    The verb 'dirigir' comes from the Latin 'dirigere', which means 'to straighten' or 'to guide'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    direct your efforts
    focus your efforts in a specific direction.
    dirijan sus esfuerzos
    direct the gaze
    focus attention or interest towards something.
    dirijan la mirada
    direct the conversation
    control the subject of a conversation.
    dirijan la charla

    Related Words

    dirigir
    Indicate the path or guidance to follow.
    dirigir
    dirección
    The path taken to reach a destination.
    dirección
    dirección estratégica
    Planning actions based on long-term objectives.
    dirección estratégica

    Slang Meanings

    When someone organizes a party
    That group always hosts the best parties of the year.
    Ese grupo siempre dirijan las mejores fiestas del año.
    To manage a project effectively
    If you want it to work, you direct the entire process.
    Si quieres que funcione, tú dirijan todo el proceso.