direct
gb/dɪɹˈɛkt/ us/dɪɹˈɛkt/
A2
انگلیسی
~ 1800
معنیها
۰ معنی
adjective
A2
property
1
straight without turning
Going in a straight line without turning.
الگوی کاربرد:
a direct [route/path/flight]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'direct' with 'straightforward' in contexts where only physical direction is meant.
هممعنیها
straight (Implies no curves or bends, but may not emphasize efficiency or shortest distance like 'direct' can.)
متضادها
indirect (Involves turns, detours, or a less straightforward route.)
ترکیبهای رایج
direct route
|direct flight
|direct path
|direct access
|direct connection
موضوعها
travel
|navigation
|geometry
|space
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- This train offers a direct route to the city center.
- We took the most direct path through the forest.
- Is there a direct flight from New York to Rome?
- The hotel has direct access to the beach.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- This is the direct road to the park.
- I take a direct bus to work.
- We walked on a direct path to school.
فعل
B1
action
2
guide or control something
To tell or show someone what to do or where to go.
الگوی کاربرد:
to direct [someone/something] to [somewhere]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'direct' with 'order' when they mean physical guidance rather than giving commands.
هممعنیها
guide (Focuses on leading someone, often with advice or physical presence, rather than controlling.)
متضادها
mislead (To give wrong instructions or guidance.)
ترکیبهای رایج
direct traffic
|direct operations
|direct attention
|direct a film
موضوعها
management
|navigation
|film
|work
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- The police officer directed traffic around the accident.
- She directs a team of twenty engineers.
- The teacher directed the students to line up at the door.
- He has directed several award-winning movies.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The man directed me to the bus station.
- The teacher directed us to sit down.
- She directs the new workers in the office.
adjective
B1
property
3
straightforward in speech
Saying what you think in a clear and honest way.
الگوی کاربرد:
a direct [answer/question/approach]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes misinterpret 'direct' here as rude, though it can be polite depending on tone and context.
هممعنیها
frank (Often implies openness even about uncomfortable truths; 'direct' can be less emotionally charged.)
متضادها
evasive (Avoiding giving a clear answer or statement.)
ترکیبهای رایج
direct answer
|direct approach
|direct communication
موضوعها
communication
|personality
|relationships
نمونهها
- She gave me a direct answer when I asked about her plans.
- I appreciate his direct way of speaking.
- The manager prefers a direct approach to problem-solving.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- He gave me a direct answer.
- She is very direct with her friends.
- I like his direct style.
فعل
B1
action
4
control making of film/play
To control how actors act and how scenes are filmed in a movie or play.
الگوی کاربرد:
to direct [a movie/play/performance]
هممعنیها
film (Used informally for making movies, but doesn't imply artistic control like 'direct' does.)
متضادها
act (To perform in a production rather than oversee it.)
ترکیبهای رایج
direct a movie
|direct a play
|direct a performance
موضوعها
entertainment
|film
|arts_entertainment
|work
نمونهها
- She directed her first feature film last year.
- He has directed several Broadway plays.
- Steven Spielberg directed this famous movie.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- He directs many films.
- She will direct a new play.
- My brother wants to direct movies.
فعل
B2
action
5
aim or focus attention on something
To point something at someone or something, or make someone look at something.
الگوی کاربرد:
to direct [something] at/towards [someone/something]
هممعنیها
aim (Focuses on pointing physically or figuratively; 'direct' can involve broader control.)
متضادها
divert (To turn away from a target or focus.)
ترکیبهای رایج
direct attention at
|direct criticism towards
|direct efforts towards
موضوعها
focus
|communication
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- She directed her gaze towards the painting.
- The campaign directs its efforts at young voters.
- He directed the flashlight into the dark room.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- Please direct your eyes to the board.
- He directs his work to help children.
- I directed my camera at the bird.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
direct
IPA
GB/dɪɹˈɛkt/
US/dɪɹˈɛkt/
هجاها و تکیه
dir - ect (۲ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ect)
صورتهای واژه
Adjective
- Base: direct
Verb
- Base: direct
- 3rd Person Singular: directs
- Present Participle: directing
- Past: directed
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
directs
verb
directing
verb
directed
verb
Negative and opposite forms
indirect
adjective B2
indirectly
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
عبارتها
directly proportional (to)
1/dɪɹˈɛktli pɹəpˈɔɹʃənəl tə/
fixed phrase
technical
changing at same rate as another thing
When one thing changes and another thing changes by the same amount or rate.
نمونهها
- In physics, force is directly proportional to acceleration.
- The cost is directly proportional to the number of items bought.
in direct contact (with)
1/ˈɪn dɪɹˈɛkt kˈɑntˌækt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
touching without anything between
Touching something with no space or barrier between them.
نمونهها
- The chemical should not come into direct contact with your skin.
- The wires must not be in direct contact with water.
in no uncertain terms (direct)
1/ˈɪn nˈoʊ ʌnsˈɚtən tˈɚmz dɪɹˈɛkt/
idiom
say something very clearly and strongly
To say something very clearly so there is no doubt about what you mean.
نمونهها
- She told him in no uncertain terms that he was fired.
- They made their demands in no uncertain terms.