Direct (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause to go somewhere; "The explosion sent the car flying in the air"; "She sent her children to camp"; "He directed all his energies into his dissertation".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 2
Lead, as in the performance of a composition; "conduct an orchestra; Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years".
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 3
Command with authority; "He directed the children to do their homework".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 4
Be in charge of.
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 5
Plan and direct (a complex undertaking); "he masterminded the robbery".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 6
Put an address on (an envelope).
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 7
Take somebody somewhere; "We lead him to our chief"; "can you take me to the main entrance?"; "He conducted us to the palace".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 8
Guide the actors in (plays and films).
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 9
Point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards; "Please don't aim at your little brother!"; "He trained his gun on the burglar"; "Don't train your camera on the women"; "Take a swipe at one's opponent".
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 10
Specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public.
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 11
Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling.
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 12
Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal; "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself".
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 13
Give directions to; point somebody into a certain direction; "I directed them towards the town hall".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.