direct
Translation
to direct, to manage, to guide, to aim
Examples
She directs a team of engineers.
She directs a team of engineers.
Can you direct me to the station?
Can you direct me to the station?
He directed the movie.
He directed the film.
Please direct all questions to me.
Please direct all questions to me.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to manage or control (sth.) She directs a large company.
((sb.)) ((to sth.)) to tell (sb.) the way to (a place) Can you direct me to the library?
((sth.)) ((to/at sb.)) to aim (sth.) at (sb.) He directed his anger at his friend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: guide, lead, manage, aim; Antonyms: follow, misguide
Etymology
From Latin 'directus', past participle of 'dirigere' (to set straight), from 'di-' (apart) + 'regere' (to guide).
Memory Tips
A film 'director' is the person who tells everyone what to do and where to go on set.