1di·rect 
/dəˈrɛkt/ verb
di·rects; di·rect·ed; di·rect·ing /dəˈrɛkt/ verb 1 [+ obj] : to cause (someone or something) to turn, move, or point in a particular way
▪ Lights were directed [=aimed] toward the paintings on the wall. ▪ Be sure that the water nozzle is directed downward. ▪ The sloping ground helps direct water away from the home. 2 [+ obj] a : to cause (someone's attention, thoughts, emotions, etc.) to relate to a particular person, thing, goal, etc.
▪ Let me direct your attention to the book's second chapter. ▪ We were asked to direct our thoughts and prayers to the people who survived the disaster. ▪ The students directed their efforts/energies/talents toward improving their community. ▪ He directed [=aimed] much of his anger at his coworkers. ▪ A lot of the criticism has been directed toward the concert's organizers.
b : to say (something) to a particular person or group
▪ I'd like to direct [=address] my opening comments to the younger members of the audience. 3 [+ obj] : to guide, control, or manage (someone or something)
▪ She's been chosen to direct [=handle] the project. ▪ He is responsible for directing the activities of the sales team. ▪ In my current position, I direct a staff of over 200 employees. ▪ We need someone to direct traffic. 4 : to lead a group of people in performing or filming (a movie, play, etc.) [+ obj] ▪ They're still looking for someone to direct the show. ▪ She has directed over 20 films in her career. ▪ The play was poorly directed. [no obj] ▪ She enjoys both acting and directing. ▪ I think I'd like to direct some day. 5 [+ obj] : to show or tell (someone) how to go to a place : to give (someone) directions
▪ The signs directed [=guided] us to the museum. ▪ Could you please direct me to the office? [=please tell me where the office is] 6 [+ obj] somewhat formal a : to ask or tell (a person or group) to do something
▪ He directed [=instructed, ordered] the workers to stop what they were doing. ▪ The judge directed the jury to disregard several of the attorney's comments. ▪ The resolution directed the commission to prepare proposals.
b : to order (something) to be done — + that ▪ His will directed that the money be used to support local schools. 7 [+ obj] : to send (a letter, note, etc.) to a specified person or place
▪ Please direct [=address, send] your letters to my office. ▪ The letter was directed to the company's president.
▪ Lights were directed [=aimed] toward the paintings on the wall. ▪ Be sure that the water nozzle is directed downward. ▪ The sloping ground helps direct water away from the home.
▪ Let me direct your attention to the book's second chapter. ▪ We were asked to direct our thoughts and prayers to the people who survived the disaster. ▪ The students directed their efforts/energies/talents toward improving their community. ▪ He directed [=aimed] much of his anger at his coworkers. ▪ A lot of the criticism has been directed toward the concert's organizers.
b : to say (something) to a particular person or group
▪ I'd like to direct [=address] my opening comments to the younger members of the audience.
▪ She's been chosen to direct [=handle] the project. ▪ He is responsible for directing the activities of the sales team. ▪ In my current position, I direct a staff of over 200 employees. ▪ We need someone to direct traffic.
▪ The signs directed [=guided] us to the museum. ▪ Could you please direct me to the office? [=please tell me where the office is]
▪ He directed [=instructed, ordered] the workers to stop what they were doing. ▪ The judge directed the jury to disregard several of the attorney's comments. ▪ The resolution directed the commission to prepare proposals.
b : to order (something) to be done — + that ▪ His will directed that the money be used to support local schools.
▪ Please direct [=address, send] your letters to my office. ▪ The letter was directed to the company's president.
