direct

Main Entry:: ¹di·rect
Pronunciation:: \də-ˈrekt, dī-\
Function:: verb
Etymology:: Middle English, from Anglo-French directer, from Latin directus straight, from past participle of dirigere to direct — more at dress
Date:: 14th century

transitive verb1 aobsolete : to write (a letter) to a person b: to mark with the name and address of the intended recipient c: to impart orally d: to adapt in expression so as to have particular applicability <arguments directed at the emotions>2 a: to regulate the activities or course of b: to carry out the organizing, energizing, and supervising of <direct a project> c: to dominate and determine the course of d: to train and lead performances of <direct a movie>3: to cause to turn, move, or point undeviatingly or to follow a straight course <X-rays directed through the body>4: to point, extend, or project in a specified line or course <direct the nozzle down>5: to request or enjoin with authority <the judge directed the jury to acquit>6: to show or point out the way for <signs directing us to the entrance>intransitive verb1: to point out, prescribe, or determine a course or procedure2: to act as director

synonyms see command, conduct

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