verb

direct

Translation

to direct, to manage, to guide, to instruct

Can you direct me to the station?

He directed the company for ten years.

Please direct all enquiries to the main office.

Please direct all inquiries to the main office.

She directed the film.

((sb.)) ((to a place)) to show (sb.) the way to (a place) Can you direct me to the station?

((sth.)) to manage or control (sth.) He directed the company for ten years.

((sth.)) ((to sb./sth.)) to send (sth.) to (a person or place) Please direct all inquiries to the main office.

Synonyms: guide, lead, manage, instruct

From Latin 'dirigere' (to set straight), from 'di-' (apart) + 'regere' (to guide).

A film 'director' tells everyone what to do and where to go.