direct

• يصف ما يسير من نقطة إلى أخرى دون توقف أو تغيير في الاتجاه؛ ويُستخدم أيضًا لوصف الشخص الصريح الذي يقول ما يقصده دون مواربة.

Describes something that goes straight from one point to another without stopping or changing direction; also used to describe a person who is honest and says what they mean.

1. Straight or without deviationA2formal

   Going from one point to another without turning or stopping.

   مباشر

   • We took a direct flight to Paris.
   • This is the most direct route to the city center.
   • She gave me direct instructions on how to proceed.

   المرادفاتexpressnonstopstraightthroughundeviatingunswerving

   الأضدادcircuitouscrookeddeviousindirectroundaboutwinding

2. Honest and straightforwardB1formal

   Saying exactly what you mean without hiding anything.

   صريح ومباشر

   • He is known for his direct manner of speaking.
   • She gave a direct answer to the question.
   • I appreciate your direct feedback on my work.

   المرادفاتbluntcandidforthrightfrankhonestopenoutspokenplainspokensincerestraightforwardunequivocal

   الأضدادdeceitfuldishonestevasiveguardedindirectinsinceresecretive

3. Immediate or without intermediariesB1formal

   Involving no other people, steps, or processes in between.

   مباشر

   • He has direct contact with the CEO.
   • The company sells its products through direct sales.
   • There is a direct link between smoking and lung cancer.

   المرادفاتface-to-facefirsthandimmediatenonstoppersonalstraightuninterruptedunmediated

   الأضدادdeviousindirectmediatedroundabout

• ظرف معناه 'على نحو مباشر' أو 'دون توقف' أو 'على خط مستقيم'. يُستخدم لوصف فعل يتم دون وسيط أو دون طرق ملتوية.

An adverb meaning 'without interruption' or 'in a straight line.' It is used to describe an action performed without intermediaries or detours. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. Without stopping or changing directionA2formal

   In a straight line or without any intermediate stops.

   مباشرة

   • The flight goes direct from London to New York.
   • She drove direct to the hospital after the accident.
   • Please send the package direct to my office address.

   المرادفاتnonstopstraight

   الأضدادindirectly

2. Without intermediariesB1formal

   In a way that involves no other people, steps, or processes.

   مباشرةً

   • You can contact the manager direct if you have any issues.
   • The artist sells his paintings direct to the public.
   • I prefer to buy direct from the manufacturer.

   المرادفاتfirsthandimmediatelystraight

   الأضدادindirectly

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إدارة شيء ما أو توجيهه أو التحكم فيه، أو الإشراف على سير عمل أو شخص ما وتوجيهه نحو هدف معين.

A verb used to indicate the act of managing, guiding, or controlling the actions or course of something or someone.

1. Give instructions or ordersB1formal

   To tell someone what to do in an authoritative manner.

   إصدار الأوامر

   • The manager directed the team to complete the report by Friday.
   • She directed the students to sit down and be quiet.
   • He directed his assistant to schedule a meeting.

   المرادفاتbidchargecommandenjoininstructorderrequiretell

   الأضدادcomplyfollowobey

2. Show the wayA2formal

   To tell or show someone how to get to a place.

   إرشاد إلى الطريق

   • Can you direct me to the nearest subway station?
   • The sign directed us to the exit.
   • She directed the tourists towards the museum.

   المرادفاتconductescortguideindicateleadpointshowsteerusher

   الأضدادmislead

3. Manage or superviseB2formal

   To be in charge of an activity, organization, or project.

   يُدير

   • He directs the research department at the university.
   • She directed the entire marketing campaign.
   • The committee is directed by an experienced chairman.

   المرادفاتadministerconductcontrolgovernheadleadmanageoverseerunsupervise

   الأضدادfollowobeyservesubmityield

4. Aim or pointB1formal

   To aim something (like a weapon, attention, or effort) at a specific target.

   التوجيه نحو هدف

   • He directed the flashlight towards the dark corner.
   • The teacher directed her attention to the student's question.
   • They directed all their efforts towards winning the competition.

   المرادفاتaimfocuslevelpointtargettrainturn

   الأضدادdistractdivert