directed

• Descreve algo que é direcionado, controlado ou voltado para um objetivo, tarefa ou finalidade específica.

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.

   Dirigido

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

   Sinônimoscontrolledgovernedguidedledorchestratedregulatedsupervised

   Antônimosautonomousindependentuncontrolledundirected

2. Aimed or focusedB1formal

   Having a specific aim, target, or purpose.

   Direcionado

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

   Sinônimosdeliberatefocusedintentionalpurposeful

   Antônimosaimlesspurposelessrandomundirectedunfocused

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de gerenciar, guiar ou controlar as ações ou o curso de algo ou alguém.

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.

   Dar instruções

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbidchargecommandenjoininstructorderrequiretell

   Antônimoscomplyfollowobey

2. Show the wayA2formal

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

   Indicar o caminho

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

   Sinônimosconductescortguideindicateleadpointshowsteerusher

   Antônimosmislead

3. Manage or superviseB2formal

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

   Dirigir

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

   Sinônimosadministerconductcontrolgovernheadleadmanageoverseerunsupervise

   Antônimosfollowobeyservesubmityield

4. Aim or pointB1formal

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

   Direcionar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaimfocuslevelpointtargettrainturn

   Antônimosdistractdivert