direct · v
direct sth against/at/toward, etc. sb/sth
C1 to aim something at someone or something
Dictionary examples:
His criticism was directed at everybody who disagreed with him. (35.2)
direct (ORGANIZE)
C1 to organize and control the way something is done
Dictionary examples:
He directed the building of the new art gallery. (24.1)
direct (FILM/PLAY)
B1 to tell the actors in a film or play what to do
Dictionary examples:
He tried to direct his cat in a movie, but it just slept. (0.0)
The director kept yelling 'More cheese!' while directing the mouse actors. (0.0)
The director told the zombies, 'Act more alive!' while directing the horror movie. (0.0)
"Jaws" was directed by Steven Spielberg. (16.3)
He wanted to give up acting and start directing (his own films). (36.2)
direct (ROUTE)
B1 to show or tell someone how to get to a place
Dictionary examples:
Can you direct me to the lost and found? I've misplaced my common sense. (0.0)
Would you kindly direct me to the nearest coffee shop? My brain is offline. (0.0)
Please direct me to the cake shop. My diet needs a little challenge. (0.0)
Can you direct me to the manager's office please? (35.0)