directed

• Qualifie quelque chose qui est orienté, contrôlé ou visant un objectif, une tâche ou une destination spécifique.

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.

   dirigé

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

   Synonymescontrolledgovernedguidedledorchestratedregulatedsupervised

   Antonymesautonomousindependentuncontrolledundirected

2. Aimed or focusedB1formal

   Having a specific aim, target, or purpose.

   dirigé vers un but

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

   Synonymesdeliberatefocusedintentionalpurposeful

   Antonymesaimlesspurposelessrandomundirectedunfocused

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de guider, de gérer ou de contrôler les actions ou le cours de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un.

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.

   ordonner, donner des ordres

   • 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.

   Synonymesbidchargecommandenjoininstructorderrequiretell

   Antonymescomplyfollowobey

2. Show the wayA2formal

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

   indiquer le chemin

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

   Synonymesconductescortguideindicateleadpointshowsteerusher

   Antonymesmislead

3. Manage or superviseB2formal

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

   diriger

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

   Synonymesadministerconductcontrolgovernheadleadmanageoverseerunsupervise

   Antonymesfollowobeyservesubmityield

4. Aim or pointB1formal

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

   Diriger, pointer

   • 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.

   Synonymesaimfocuslevelpointtargettrainturn

   Antonymesdistractdivert