directed

• Beschreibt etwas, das auf ein bestimmtes Ziel, eine Aufgabe oder einen Zweck ausgerichtet, gelenkt oder kontrolliert wird.

Describes something that is guided, controlled, or aimed towards a specific target, goal, or purpose.

1. Guided or controlledB1formal

   Managed, guided, or controlled by someone or something.

   gelenkt

   • The project was directed by an experienced manager.
   • The research was directed towards finding a cure.
   • The play was directed by a famous filmmaker.

   Synonymecontrolledgovernedguidedledorchestratedregulatedsupervised

   Antonymeautonomousindependentuncontrolledundirected

2. Aimed or focusedB1formal

   Having a specific aim, target, or purpose.

   Gerichtet

   • The campaign was directed at young voters.
   • His efforts were directed towards improving education.
   • The criticism was directed at the company's policies.

   Synonymedeliberatefocusedintentionalpurposeful

   Antonymeaimlesspurposelessrandomundirectedunfocused

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas oder jemanden zu lenken, zu leiten oder zu kontrollieren, insbesondere den Kurs, die Führung oder den Ablauf von etwas zu bestimmen; auch für Anweisungen an Schauspieler oder Musiker verwendet.

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.

   Anweisungen geben

   • 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.

   Synonymebidchargecommandenjoininstructorderrequiretell

   Antonymecomplyfollowobey

2. Show the wayA2formal

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

   Den Weg weisen

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

   Synonymeconductescortguideindicateleadpointshowsteerusher

   Antonymemislead

3. Manage or superviseB2formal

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

   Leiten

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

   Synonymeadministerconductcontrolgovernheadleadmanageoverseerunsupervise

   Antonymefollowobeyservesubmityield

4. Aim or pointB1formal

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

   Richten

   • 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.

   Synonymeaimfocuslevelpointtargettrainturn

   Antonymedistractdivert