direct

英語（米国） (en-US) 英語（イギリス） (en-GB)

IPA（発音記号）

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/

動詞

古風

to instruct or order someone to do something / to guide or control the actions of someone or something

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The conductor will direct the orchestra through the complicated finale with precise gestures.

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意味（1）

To manage, control, steer.

to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army

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意味（2）

To aim (something) at (something else).

They directed their fire towards the men on the wall.

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意味（3）

To point out to or show (somebody) the right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way.

He directed me to the left-hand road.

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意味（4）

To point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order.

She directed them to leave immediately.

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意味（5）

(dated) To address (a letter) to a particular person or place.

[A]s I do not know where I shall be, and shall have my letters sent after me as soon as I do know, continue to direct hither.

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directs （ present singular third-person ）

directing （ participle present ）

directed （ participle past ）

directed （ past ）