direct
gb/dɪɹˈɛkt/ us/dɪɹˈɛkt/
A2
Angielski
~ 1800
egyenes, közvetlen, irányít, utasít, útba igazít, nyílt, őszinte, rendez, fordít, ráirányít
A2
1
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'direct' with 'straightforward' in contexts where only physical direction is meant.
Znaczenie
straight without turning
Kolokacje
direct route
|direct flight
|direct path
|direct access
|direct connection
Synonimy
straight (Implies no curves or bends, but may not emphasize efficiency or shortest distance like 'direct' can.)
Antonimy
indirect (Involves turns, detours, or a less straightforward route.)
Tematy
travel
|navigation
|geometry
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Going in a straight line without turning.
Extending or moving in a straight line without changing direction.
CZASOWNIK
B1
2
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'direct' with 'order' when they mean physical guidance rather than giving commands.
Znaczenie
guide or control something
Kolokacje
direct traffic
|direct operations
|direct attention
|direct a film
Synonimy
guide (Focuses on leading someone, often with advice or physical presence, rather than controlling.)
Antonimy
mislead (To give wrong instructions or guidance.)
Tematy
management
|navigation
|film
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
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
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes misinterpret 'direct' here as rude, though it can be polite depending on tone and context.
Znaczenie
straightforward in speech
Kolokacje
direct answer
|direct approach
|direct communication
Synonimy
frank (Often implies openness even about uncomfortable truths; 'direct' can be less emotionally charged.)
Antonimy
evasive (Avoiding giving a clear answer or statement.)
Tematy
communication
|personality
|relationships
Definicja
Saying what you think in a clear and honest way.
Expressing thoughts and feelings in a clear, honest, and straightforward way.
CZASOWNIK
B1
4
rendez
B1
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
He directs many films.
Sok filmet rendez.
She will direct a new play.
Egy új színdarabot fog rendezni.
My brother wants to direct movies.
Znaczenie
control making of film/play
Kolokacje
direct a movie
|direct a play
|direct a performance
Synonimy
film (Used informally for making movies, but doesn't imply artistic control like 'direct' does.)
Antonimy
act (To perform in a production rather than oversee it.)
Tematy
entertainment
|film
|arts_entertainment
|work
Definicja
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.
CZASOWNIK
B2
5
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Znaczenie
aim or focus attention on something
Kolokacje
direct attention at
|direct criticism towards
|direct efforts towards
Synonimy
aim (Focuses on pointing physically or figuratively; 'direct' can involve broader control.)
Antonimy
divert (To turn away from a target or focus.)
Tematy
focus
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
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.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
direct
IPA
GB/dɪɹˈɛkt/
US/dɪɹˈɛkt/
Sylaby i akcent
dir - ect (2 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ect)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: direct
Verb
- Base: direct
- 3rd Person Singular: directs
- Present Participle: directing
- Past: directed
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
directs
verb
directing
verb
directed
verb
Negative and opposite forms
indirect
adjective B2
indirectly
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- She told him in no uncertain terms that he was fired.
- They made their demands in no uncertain terms.