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