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