LEARNit Dictionary

direct

adjective
A2
OPAL
OPAL
1
A2
going in the straightest line between two places without stopping or changing direction
مستقیم, سرراست, بدون تغییر مسیر
opposite indirect
2
B1
happening or done without involving other people, actions, etc. in between
مستقیم, بی‌واسطه, بدون واسطه
She has been in direct contact with the prime minister.
Clinical depression is thought to have a direct link to brain chemistry.
There is a direct connection between these two phenomena.
He died as a direct result of his employer's actions.
a direct effect/consequence
Many farmers are developing direct access to consumers.
He was cleared of any direct involvement in the case.
Participation in sport brings many benefits, both direct and indirect.
opposite indirect
3
B1
with nothing between something and the source of the heat or light
مستقیم, بی‌واسطه
The plant should not be placed in direct sunlight.
Grilling involves subjecting the food to direct heat.
4
B1
saying exactly what you mean in a way that nobody can pretend not to understand
رک, صریح, بی‌پرده
I asked him a direct question: ‘Did you do it?’
He would not give a direct answer.
Her response is refreshingly direct.
Their message is simple and direct: obesity kills.
You'll have to get used to his direct manner.
I prefer a more direct approach.
opposite indirect
5
clearly showing something
آشکار, صریح, روشن, واضح, بدون ابهام
There is no direct evidence for the beneficial effects of these herbs.
This information has a direct bearing on the case.
opposite indirect(1)
6
exact
دقیق
That's the direct opposite of what you told me yesterday.
a direct quote
7
related through parents and children rather than brothers, sisters, aunts, etc.
مستقیم (در رابطه خانوادگی)
a direct descendant of the country’s first president
With his death, the direct male line of the House of Capet came to an end.
opposite indirect
verb
B1
OPAL
OPAL
1
B1
to control or be in charge of somebody/something
مدیریت کردن, هدایت کردن
2
B1
to be in charge of actors in a play or film, or musicians in a band, orchestra, etc.
کارگردانی کردن, رهبری کردن
She prefers to act rather than direct.
He directed the school play.
The film was written and directed by Sofia Coppola.
She now directs a large choir.
3
B2
to aim something at a particular goal or person, or in a particular direction
نشانه گرفتن, هدف‌گیری کردن
He directed his attention to the next task.
All our efforts should be directed towards helping those who need it.
Her criticism was directed at her own superiors.
She directs her gaze straight at the viewer.
The book is directed at younger readers.
Most of his anger was directed against himself.
He directed the light straight in her face.
4
B2
to tell or show somebody how to get to somewhere or where to go
راهنمایی کردن, هدایت کردن, رهنمون کردن
It's not far—I'll direct you.
Could you direct me to the station?
He was directed to a table beside the window.
The app directs you along the best cycle route to your destination.
5
to give an official order
دستور دادن, امر کردن, فرمان دادن
The police officers had been directed to search the building.
The judge directed that the mother be given custody of the children.
(British English also)The judge directed that the mother should be given custody of the children.
synonym order
6
to send a letter, etc. to a particular place or to a particular person
ارسال کردن, فرستادن, به نشانی فرستادن
Direct any complaints to the Customer Services department.
I directed my question to the chairman.
Inquiries should be directed to Mark Davis.
adverb
B1
1
B1
without stopping or changing direction or vehicle
مستقیم
2
B2
without involving other people, or without anyone or anything in between
مستقیم, بی‌واسطه
I prefer to deal with him direct.
an online retailer selling direct to consumers
Customers can buy produce direct from the farmer.
The money is paid direct into your bank account.