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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.

ruОписывает то, что идёт прямо от одной точки к другой без остановок или изменения направления; также используется для описания человека, который честен и говорит то, что имеет в виду.esDescribe algo que va de un punto a otro sin desvíos ni paradas, o a una persona que es honesta y dice lo que piensa sin rodeos.frQualifie ce qui va tout droit d'un point à un autre sans arrêt ni changement de direction ; s'emploie aussi pour une personne franche qui dit ce qu'elle pense.deBeschreibt etwas, das ohne Umwege oder Unterbrechung geradewegs von einem Punkt zum anderen führt; ebenso einen Menschen, der offen und ehrlich sagt, was er denkt.ptQue vai de um ponto a outro sem desvios, paradas ou intermediários; também se diz de pessoa que fala com franqueza e honestidade, sem rodeios.zh形容从一点径直通向另一点，中间不停顿或不改变方向；也用来形容人坦诚直率，说话不加掩饰。arيصف ما يسير من نقطة إلى أخرى دون توقف أو تغيير في الاتجاه؛ ويُستخدم أيضًا لوصف الشخص الصريح الذي يقول ما يقصده دون مواربة.

1. Straight or without deviation A2 formal

   Going from one point to another without turning or stopping.

   • 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.

   ruПрямойesdirectofrdirect (sans détour)deDirektptDiretozh直接的arمباشر

   Синонимы: expressnonstopstraightthroughundeviatingunswerving

   Антонимы: circuitouscrookeddeviousindirectroundaboutwinding

2. Honest and straightforward B1 formal

   Saying exactly what you mean without hiding anything.

   • 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.

   ruПрямой и честныйesDirecto y sincerofrfranc, directdeOffen und ehrlichptDireto e honestozh直率坦诚arصريح ومباشر

   Синонимы: bluntcandidforthrightfrankhonestopenoutspokenplainspokensincerestraightforwardunequivocal

   Антонимы: deceitfuldishonestevasiveguardedindirectinsinceresecretive

3. Immediate or without intermediaries B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПрямойesDirecto, sin intermediariosfrdirect (sans intermédiaire)deDirektptDiretozh直接的arمباشر

   Синонимы: face-to-facefirsthandimmediatenonstoppersonalstraightuninterruptedunmediated

   Антонимы: deviousindirectmediatedroundabout

• more direct comparative form
• most direct superlative form

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.

ruНаречие, означающее 'без перерыва' или 'по прямой линии'. Используется для описания действия, выполняемого без посредников или обходных путей. Форма совпадает с прилагательным и не принимает окончание -ly.esAdverbio que significa 'sin interrupción' o 'en línea recta'. Se usa para describir una acción realizada sin intermediarios ni rodeos. La forma coincide con el adjetivo y no toma la terminación -ly.frAdverbe signifiant 'sans interruption' ou 'en ligne droite'. Utilisé pour décrire une action faite sans intermédiaire ni détour. La forme coïncide avec l'adjectif et ne prend pas la terminaison -ly.deAdverb, das bedeutet 'ohne Umweg', 'ununterbrochen' oder 'in gerader Linie'. Es beschreibt eine Handlung, die ohne Zwischenstation, Vermittler oder Umwege erfolgt.ptAdvérbio que significa 'sem interrupção' ou 'em linha reta'. Usado para descrever uma ação feita sem intermediários ou desvios.zh副词，表示“不中断地”或“沿直线地”，也用于描述不经过中间人或绕弯路而直接进行的动作；形式与形容词相同，不另加词尾。arظرف معناه 'على نحو مباشر' أو 'دون توقف' أو 'على خط مستقيم'. يُستخدم لوصف فعل يتم دون وسيط أو دون طرق ملتوية.

1. Without stopping or changing direction A2 formal

   In a straight line or without any intermediate stops.

   • 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.

   ruНапрямуюesdirectamentefrdirectement (sans s'arrêter ni changer de direction)deDirektptDiretamentezh直接arمباشرة

   Синонимы: nonstopstraight

   Антонимы: indirectly

2. Without intermediaries B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНапрямуюesdirectamente (sin intermediarios)frdirectementdeDirektptDiretamentezh直接arمباشرةً

   Синонимы: firsthandimmediatelystraight

   Антонимы: indirectly

• more directly comparative form
• most directly superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по управлению, руководству или контролю за действиями или курсом чего-либо или кого-либо.esVerbo que se usa para denotar la acción de gestionar, guiar o controlar las acciones o el curso de algo o alguien, así como para dar instrucciones o indicaciones sobre cómo proceder.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de guider, de gérer ou de contrôler les actions ou le cours de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un.deVerb, 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.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de gerenciar, guiar ou controlar as ações ou o curso de algo ou alguém.zh动词，表示管理、指导或控制某人或某事的行动或方向。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إدارة شيء ما أو توجيهه أو التحكم فيه، أو الإشراف على سير عمل أو شخص ما وتوجيهه نحو هدف معين.

1. Give instructions or orders B1 formal

   To tell someone what to do in an authoritative manner.

   • 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.

   ruДавать указанияesOrdenar, mandarfrordonner, donner des ordresdeAnweisungen gebenptDar instruçõeszh下达指示arإصدار الأوامر

   Синонимы: bidchargecommandenjoininstructorderrequiretell

   Антонимы: complyfollowobey

2. Show the way A2 formal

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

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

   ruУказать путьesindicar el caminofrindiquer le chemindeDen Weg weisenptIndicar o caminhozh指路arإرشاد إلى الطريق

   Синонимы: conductescortguideindicateleadpointshowsteerusher

   Антонимы: mislead

3. Manage or supervise B2 formal

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

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

   ruРуководитьesdirigirfrdirigerdeLeitenptDirigirzh主管arيُدير

   Синонимы: administerconductcontrolgovernheadleadmanageoverseerunsupervise

   Антонимы: followobeyservesubmityield

4. Aim or point B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНаправлятьesdirigir, apuntarfrDiriger, pointerdeRichtenptDirecionarzh指向arالتوجيه نحو هدف

   Синонимы: aimfocuslevelpointtargettrainturn

   Антонимы: distractdivert

• directed past participle
• directed past simple
• directing present participle
• directs third person singular