direct
gb/dɪɹˈɛkt/ us/dɪɹˈɛkt/
A2
Inglese
~ 1800
egyenes, közvetlen, irányít, utasít, útba igazít, nyílt, őszinte, rendez, fordít, ráirányít
A2
1
Schema d'uso:
a direct [route/path/flight]
This train offers a direct route to the city center.
Ez a vonat közvetlenül a városközpontba visz.
We took the most direct path through the forest.
A legrövidebb úton vágtunk át az erdőn.
Is there a direct flight from New York to Rome?
The hotel has direct access to the beach.
Esempi per chi studia
This is the direct road to the park.
Ez az út vezet közvetlenül a parkhoz.
I take a direct bus to work.
Közvetlen buszjárattal járok munkába.
We walked on a direct path to school.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'direct' with 'straightforward' in contexts where only physical direction is meant.
Significato
straight without turning
Collocazioni
direct route
|direct flight
|direct path
|direct access
|direct connection
Sinonimi
straight (Implies no curves or bends, but may not emphasize efficiency or shortest distance like 'direct' can.)
Contrari
indirect (Involves turns, detours, or a less straightforward route.)
Temi
travel
|navigation
|geometry
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Going in a straight line without turning.
Extending or moving in a straight line without changing direction.
VERBO
B1
2
Schema d'uso:
to direct [someone/something] to [somewhere]
The police officer directed traffic around the accident.
A rendőr kerülőútra irányította a forgalmat a balesetnél.
She directs a team of twenty engineers.
Egy húszfős mérnökcsapatot irányít.
The teacher directed the students to line up at the door.
He has directed several award-winning movies.
Esempi per chi studia
The man directed me to the bus station.
A férfi útba igazított a buszállomáshoz.
The teacher directed us to sit down.
A tanár arra utasított minket, hogy üljünk le.
She directs the new workers in the office.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'direct' with 'order' when they mean physical guidance rather than giving commands.
Significato
guide or control something
Collocazioni
direct traffic
|direct operations
|direct attention
|direct a film
Sinonimi
guide (Focuses on leading someone, often with advice or physical presence, rather than controlling.)
Contrari
mislead (To give wrong instructions or guidance.)
Temi
management
|navigation
|film
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
To tell or show someone what to do or where to go.
To manage, control, or guide the movement or actions of someone or something.
B1
3
Schema d'uso:
a direct [answer/question/approach]
She gave me a direct answer when I asked about her plans.
Egyenes választ adott, amikor a terveiről kérdeztem.
I appreciate his direct way of speaking.
Nagyra értékelem az egyenes beszédmódját.
The manager prefers a direct approach to problem-solving.
Esempi per chi studia
He gave me a direct answer.
Egyenes választ adott.
She is very direct with her friends.
Nagyon őszinte a barátaival.
I like his direct style.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes misinterpret 'direct' here as rude, though it can be polite depending on tone and context.
Significato
straightforward in speech
Collocazioni
direct answer
|direct approach
|direct communication
Sinonimi
frank (Often implies openness even about uncomfortable truths; 'direct' can be less emotionally charged.)
Contrari
evasive (Avoiding giving a clear answer or statement.)
Temi
communication
|personality
|relationships
Definizione
Saying what you think in a clear and honest way.
Expressing thoughts and feelings in a clear, honest, and straightforward way.
VERBO
B1
4
rendez
B1
Schema d'uso:
to direct [a movie/play/performance]
She directed her first feature film last year.
Tavaly rendezte meg első nagyjátékfilmjét.
He has directed several Broadway plays.
Több Broadway-darabot is rendezett.
Steven Spielberg directed this famous movie.
Esempi per chi studia
He directs many films.
Sok filmet rendez.
She will direct a new play.
Egy új színdarabot fog rendezni.
My brother wants to direct movies.
Significato
control making of film/play
Collocazioni
direct a movie
|direct a play
|direct a performance
Sinonimi
film (Used informally for making movies, but doesn't imply artistic control like 'direct' does.)
Contrari
act (To perform in a production rather than oversee it.)
Temi
entertainment
|film
|arts_entertainment
|work
Definizione
To control how actors act and how scenes are filmed in a movie or play.
To be in charge of the artistic and practical aspects of making a play, movie, or similar production.
VERBO
B2
5
Schema d'uso:
to direct [something] at/towards [someone/something]
She directed her gaze towards the painting.
A tekintetét a festményre irányította.
The campaign directs its efforts at young voters.
A kampány a fiatal szavazókra irányítja erőfeszítéseit.
He directed the flashlight into the dark room.
Esempi per chi studia
Please direct your eyes to the board.
Kérlek, fordítsátok a tekinteteteket a táblára.
He directs his work to help children.
A munkáját a gyerekek segítésére fordítja.
I directed my camera at the bird.
Significato
aim or focus attention on something
Collocazioni
direct attention at
|direct criticism towards
|direct efforts towards
Sinonimi
aim (Focuses on pointing physically or figuratively; 'direct' can involve broader control.)
Contrari
divert (To turn away from a target or focus.)
Temi
focus
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
To point something at someone or something, or make someone look at something.
To aim something towards a particular place, person, or goal, or to focus attention on something specific.
Grammatica
Forma base
direct
IPA
GB/dɪɹˈɛkt/
US/dɪɹˈɛkt/
Sillabe e accento
dir - ect (2 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ect)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: direct
Verb
- Base: direct
- 3rd Person Singular: directs
- Present Participle: directing
- Past: directed
Famiglia di parole
Forms
directs
verb
directing
verb
directed
verb
Negative and opposite forms
indirect
adjective B2
indirectly
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- She told him in no uncertain terms that he was fired.
- They made their demands in no uncertain terms.