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direct [dəˈrɛkt]

1 direct verb
  • to cause (someone or something) to turn, move, or point in a particular way
  • to cause (someone's attention, thoughts, emotions, etc.) to relate to a particular person, thing, goal, etc.
  • to say (something) to a particular person or group

2 direct adjective
  • going the shortest distance from one place to another : going straight without turning or stopping
  • coming straight from a source
  • coming straight from a cause or reason : connected or related to something in a clear way

3 direct adverb
  • in a direct way: such as
  • in a straight line without turning or stopping
  • straight from a source with nothing and nobody in between