directed

• Описывает что-то, что направлено, контролируется или нацелено на конкретную цель, задачу или назначение.

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.

   Направленный

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

   Synonymscontrolledgovernedguidedledorchestratedregulatedsupervised

   Antonymsautonomousindependentuncontrolledundirected

2. Aimed or focusedB1formal

   Having a specific aim, target, or purpose.

   Направленный

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

   Synonymsdeliberatefocusedintentionalpurposeful

   Antonymsaimlesspurposelessrandomundirectedunfocused

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по управлению, руководству или контролю за действиями или курсом чего-либо или кого-либо.

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.

   Давать указания

   • 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.

   Synonymsbidchargecommandenjoininstructorderrequiretell

   Antonymscomplyfollowobey

2. Show the wayA2formal

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

   Указать путь

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

   Synonymsconductescortguideindicateleadpointshowsteerusher

   Antonymsmislead

3. Manage or superviseB2formal

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

   Руководить

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

   Synonymsadministerconductcontrolgovernheadleadmanageoverseerunsupervise

   Antonymsfollowobeyservesubmityield

4. Aim or pointB1formal

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

   Направлять

   • 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.

   Synonymsaimfocuslevelpointtargettrainturn

   Antonymsdistractdivert