directed

adjective
UK: /daɪˈrektɪd/
US: /dəˈrektɪd/

  1. Controlled or managed by someone.

    1. The project was directed by a skilled manager.
    2. The study was directed towards understanding consumer behavior providing valuable insights.

  2. Pointed or aimed in a specific direction.

    1. The light was directed at the stage.
    2. Her comments were directed at me during the meeting, making me uncomfortable.

  3. Having had someone tell you where to go.

    1. I was directed to the correct office.
    2. I was directed to file a report after the incident, following established protocol.

Synonyms

controlled
directed verb

  1. Past tense and past participle of direct.

    1. She directed the movie very well.
    2. He directed his anger at the broken machine, frustrated by the malfunction.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "directed" in English means: Controlled or managed by someone., Pointed or aimed in a specific direction., Having had someone tell you where to go..

The phonetic transcription of "directed" is /daɪˈrektɪd/ in British English and /dəˈrektɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "directed": controlled.

Example usage of "directed": "The project was directed by a skilled manager.". More examples on the page.