direct
Aussprache: [/daɪˈɹɛkt/]
Wort
Kontext: „relationship“
(adjective) when something goes straight to where it needs to go without changing direction. Like when you take the quickest path to get somewhere.
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The direct route to the store saved us a lot of time.
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The indirect road took us longer to reach our destination.
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Is there a direct path to the park from here?
Kontext: „instruct“
(verb) to give guidance, orders, or advice clearly and without involving other people. Like when you tell someone exactly what to do.
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The teacher will direct the students to the correct classroom.
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He refused to be directed by anyone and preferred to do things his own way.
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Can you direct me to the closest gas station?
Kontext: „films“
(verb) to control the actors and filming of a movie or play. Like when a director tells the actors how to act in a scene.
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Steven Spielberg will direct the new blockbuster film.
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She had a hard time directing the actors to convey the emotions she wanted.
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Who will be directing the school play this year?
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