directory
gb/dɪɹˈɛktɚi/ us/dɪɹˈɛktɚi/
B1
Inglés
~ 400
címtár, névjegyzék, mappa, könyvtár, igazgatóság, direktórium, vezetőség
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
címtár
B2
névjegyzék
B2
Patrón de uso:
a directory of [people/businesses/addresses]
I found her phone number in the company directory.
A telefonszámát a céges címtárban találtam meg.
The city publishes a directory of local services every year.
A város minden évben kiadja a helyi szolgáltatások címtárát.
You can search the online directory for alumni information.
The telephone directory is now available as a mobile app.
He updated his details in the staff directory.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I looked for my friend's name in the school directory.
A barátom nevét kerestem az iskolai névjegyzékben.
The hotel has a directory of restaurants.
A szállodában van egy éttermeket tartalmazó címtár.
You can find doctors in the health directory.
Our office has a directory of all workers.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'directory' with 'address'—a directory is a collection of addresses, not a single one.
Significado
organized list of contacts
Colocaciones
online directory
|business directory
|telephone directory
|company directory
Sinónimos
listing (A general term for a set of items or names, sometimes less structured than a directory.)
|
index (An alphabetical or systematic list, often at the back of a book; may be less detailed than a directory.)
Antónimos
unlisted (Refers to something not included in a directory or list.)
Temas
business
|technology
|daily life
|communication
|daily_life
Definición
A book or computer file with names and contact details in order.
A book, file, or online resource containing an organized list of names, addresses, phone numbers, or other contact information.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
2
Patrón de uso:
store [file] in [directory]
Save the document in your home directory.
The program is stored in the root directory.
You can create a new directory for your project files.
Each user has their own personal directory on the server.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I put the photo in the pictures directory.
This file is in the wrong directory.
Make a new directory for your homework.
The program is in the games directory.
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse 'directory' with 'disk' or 'drive'; a directory is inside a disk or drive.
Significado
folder in computer file system
Colocaciones
root directory
|home directory
|working directory
|create a directory
Sinónimos
folder (The more common term in everyday computing; 'directory' is often used in technical contexts.)
Antónimos
file (A single document or piece of data, as opposed to a container that holds multiple files.)
Temas
technology
Definición
A place on a computer where files are kept, like a folder.
A location in a computer’s file system used to store files and other directories.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
3
The national sports directory oversees all competitions.
Az országos sportigazgatóság felügyeli az összes versenyt.
In the past, the country was ruled by a five-member directory.
A múltban az országot egy öttagú direktórium irányította.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The old company had a small directory of leaders.
A régi vállalatnak kis létszámú vezetősége volt.
Long ago, the country was run by a national directory.
Régen az országot egy nemzeti direktórium vezette.
Significado
managing body or person
Colocaciones
board of directory
|national directory
Sinónimos
management (General term for those in charge; less formal than 'directory'.)
Temas
business
|work
Definición
A person or group that leads an organization (old-fashioned use).
A group of people or a person responsible for managing an organization or activity (less common modern use).
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
directory
AFI
GB/dɪɹˈɛktɚi/
US/dɪɹˈɛktɚi/
Sílabas y acento
dir - ect - ory (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ect)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: directory
- Plural: directories
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
home directory
1/hˈoʊm dɪɹˈɛktɚi/
fixed phrase
technical
user's personal folder on computer
The main folder for your files on a computer system.
Ejemplos
- All your documents are stored in your home directory.
- Navigate to your home directory to find your saved projects.
telephone directory
1/tˈɛləfˌoʊn dɪɹˈɛktɚi/
fixed phrase
book of phone numbers
A book or online list of people's phone numbers and addresses.
Ejemplos
- You can find local businesses in the telephone directory.
- The telephone directory is now mostly online.
working directory
1/wˈɚkɪŋ dɪɹˈɛktɚi/
fixed phrase
technical
current folder in computing context
The folder your computer is using right now for saving and opening files.
Ejemplos
- Make sure you're in the correct working directory before running the code.
- The program saves all logs to the working directory.