direct

adjective
UK: /daɪˈrekt/
US: /dəˈrekt/

  1. Going straight from one place to another without stopping or changing direction.

    1. We took a direct flight to Rome last summer and avoided layovers. [ ] [ ]
    2. The most direct route to the city center is currently closed because direct way includes road construction. [ ] [ ]

  2. Without anyone or anything else being involved or coming between.

    1. I received a direct order from my manager to complete the report today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company sells direct to the public, which lets them avoid dealing with wholesalers or retailers. [ ] [ ]

  3. Honest and open; expressing what you think or feel in a clear and straightforward way.

    1. She is very direct and tells you exactly what she thinks. [ ] [ ]
    2. His direct manner sometimes offends people, but many appreciate direct approach to a serious discussion. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

straight explicit frank guide lead supervise
direct verb

  1. To control or be in charge of someone or something.

    1. She will direct the company's new marketing campaign this year. [ ] [ ]
    2. The experienced conductor will direct the orchestra with precision and ensure a great harmony. [ ] [ ]

  2. To tell someone how to get to a place.

    1. Can you direct me to the nearest subway station please? [ ] [ ]
    2. The friendly local directed us to a picturesque path that wound through the green valley. [ ] [ ]

  3. To aim something at a particular person or thing.

    1. The player directed the ball into the empty goal. [ ] [ ]
    2. The politician directed his comments at the opposition party during the debate. [ ] [ ]
direct adverb

  1. Straight; in a direct line.

    1. Fly direct to Paris this summer if you want to save money. [ ] [ ]
    2. The road leads direct to the beach, providing easy access for locals and tourists. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "direct" in English means: Going straight from one place to another without stopping or changing direction., Without anyone or anything else being involved or coming between., Honest and open; expressing what you think or feel in a clear and straightforward way..

The phonetic transcription of "direct" is /daɪˈrekt/ in British English and /dəˈrekt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "direct": straight, explicit, frank, guide, lead, supervise.

Example usage of "direct": "We took a direct flight to Rome last summer and avoided layovers.". More examples on the page.