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direct

[dih-rekt, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ- /










Usage

What are other ways to say direct? To direct is to give information for guidance, or instructions or orders for a course of procedure: to direct someone to the station. To conduct is to precede or escort them to a place, sometimes with a degree of ceremony: to conduct a guest to his room. Guide implies continuous presence or agency in showing or indicating a course: to guide a traveler. To lead is to bring them onward in a course, guiding by contact or by going in advance; hence, figuratively, to influence or induce to some course of conduct: to lead a procession; to lead astray.

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Broos faced criticism for strategic errors early on, but ultimately built a competitive team that achieved historic qualification, aided by nine direct World Cup spots in the expanded tournament field.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

After recent strikes, President Trump reportedly asked Israel to end attacks; both Israel and Iran agreed to cease direct operations.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Continue the premiums by direct debit and make sure that the insurance company has no reason or loophole to cancel it for lack of payment.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

However, Philippine banks’ direct financial exposure to the Middle East remains small.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

He was looking for someone to direct him to using his dollars in a way that would make a real difference in the world.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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