Directed: meaning, definitions and examples

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directed

 

[ dɪˈrɛktɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

management guidance

To direct means to manage or guide a process or person in a specific way. It involves giving instructions or orders to others to ensure that actions are taken in alignment with set goals. Directing can also involve focusing attention toward a particular target or objective. In a more general sense, it can refer to steering someone in a specified direction, physically or metaphorically.

Synonyms

conduct, guide, lead, manage, supervise.

Examples of usage

  • She directed the team to complete the project ahead of schedule.
  • He directed her gaze towards the beautiful painting.
  • The manager directed the employees during the meeting.
  • They directed their efforts towards environmental conservation.

Translations

Translations of the word "directed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 direcionado

🇮🇳 निर्देशित

🇩🇪 gerichtet

🇮🇩 ditujukan

🇺🇦 направлений

🇵🇱 ukierunkowany

🇯🇵 指示された

🇫🇷 dirigé

🇪🇸 dirigido

🇹🇷 yönlendirilmiş

🇰🇷 지향된

🇸🇦 موجه

🇨🇿 směřovaný

🇸🇰 smerovaný

🇨🇳 定向的

🇸🇮 usmerjen

🇮🇸 stýrt

🇰🇿 бағытталған

🇬🇪 მიმართულება

🇦🇿 yönləndirilmiş

🇲🇽 dirigido

Etymology

The word 'directed' originates from the Latin term 'directus', which means 'straight' or 'right'. This term is formed from the root 'dirigere', where 'di-' implies 'apart' and 'regere' means 'to lead'. The evolution of the word traverses through Old French 'diriger' before arriving in Middle English as 'directen'. Since its first recorded use in English, the term has expanded in meaning and application, particularly in management and leadership contexts. Today, 'directed' is primarily used in the context of guiding actions, decisions, or movements towards a particular goal.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,178, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.