direct
gb/dɪɹˈɛkt/ us/dɪɹˈɛkt/
A2
אנגלית
~ 1800
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adjective
A2
property
1
straight without turning
Going in a straight line without turning.
תבנית שימוש:
a direct [route/path/flight]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'direct' with 'straightforward' in contexts where only physical direction is meant.
מילים נרדפות
straight (Implies no curves or bends, but may not emphasize efficiency or shortest distance like 'direct' can.)
הפכים
indirect (Involves turns, detours, or a less straightforward route.)
צירופים
direct route
|direct flight
|direct path
|direct access
|direct connection
נושאים
travel
|navigation
|geometry
|space
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- This is the direct road to the park.
- I take a direct bus to work.
- We walked on a direct path to school.
פועל
B1
action
2
guide or control something
To tell or show someone what to do or where to go.
תבנית שימוש:
to direct [someone/something] to [somewhere]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'direct' with 'order' when they mean physical guidance rather than giving commands.
מילים נרדפות
guide (Focuses on leading someone, often with advice or physical presence, rather than controlling.)
הפכים
mislead (To give wrong instructions or guidance.)
צירופים
direct traffic
|direct operations
|direct attention
|direct a film
נושאים
management
|navigation
|film
|work
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
תבנית שימוש:
a direct [answer/question/approach]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes misinterpret 'direct' here as rude, though it can be polite depending on tone and context.
מילים נרדפות
frank (Often implies openness even about uncomfortable truths; 'direct' can be less emotionally charged.)
הפכים
evasive (Avoiding giving a clear answer or statement.)
צירופים
direct answer
|direct approach
|direct communication
נושאים
communication
|personality
|relationships
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- He gave me a direct answer.
- She is very direct with her friends.
- I like his direct style.
פועל
B1
action
4
control making of film/play
To control how actors act and how scenes are filmed in a movie or play.
תבנית שימוש:
to direct [a movie/play/performance]
מילים נרדפות
film (Used informally for making movies, but doesn't imply artistic control like 'direct' does.)
הפכים
act (To perform in a production rather than oversee it.)
צירופים
direct a movie
|direct a play
|direct a performance
נושאים
entertainment
|film
|arts_entertainment
|work
דוגמאות
- She directed her first feature film last year.
- He has directed several Broadway plays.
- Steven Spielberg directed this famous movie.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- He directs many films.
- She will direct a new play.
- My brother wants to direct movies.
פועל
B2
action
5
aim or focus attention on something
To point something at someone or something, or make someone look at something.
תבנית שימוש:
to direct [something] at/towards [someone/something]
מילים נרדפות
aim (Focuses on pointing physically or figuratively; 'direct' can involve broader control.)
הפכים
divert (To turn away from a target or focus.)
צירופים
direct attention at
|direct criticism towards
|direct efforts towards
נושאים
focus
|communication
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- She directed her gaze towards the painting.
- The campaign directs its efforts at young voters.
- He directed the flashlight into the dark room.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- Please direct your eyes to the board.
- He directs his work to help children.
- I directed my camera at the bird.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
direct
IPA
GB/dɪɹˈɛkt/
US/dɪɹˈɛkt/
הברות והטעמה
dir - ect (2 הברות)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ect)
צורות המילה
Adjective
- Base: direct
Verb
- Base: direct
- 3rd Person Singular: directs
- Present Participle: directing
- Past: directed
משפחת מילים
Forms
directs
verb
directing
verb
directed
verb
Negative and opposite forms
indirect
adjective B2
indirectly
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
ביטויים
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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- She told him in no uncertain terms that he was fired.
- They made their demands in no uncertain terms.