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directs

/dəˈrɛkts/ /daɪˈrɛkts/

Meanings
verb
To manage, control, steer.

Examples :

"to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army"
direction action business organization government

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration immediately

immediately adverb

/əˈmiːdi.ətli/

In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

"I hope we can begin immediately."

Illustration directed

directed verb

/daɪˈɹɛktɪd/

To manage, control, steer.

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

Illustration pointing

pointing verb

/ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"The teacher was pointing to the map on the wall. "

Illustration superior

superior noun

/suːˈpɪəɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /suːˈpɪɹiɚ/

A person of higher rank or quality.

"The superior in our department handled the challenging project with ease. "

Illustration question

question noun

/ˈkwɛstjən/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

Illustration movements

movements noun

/ˈmuːv.mənts/

Physical motion between points in space.

"I saw a movement in that grass on the hill."

Illustration instruct

instruct noun

/ˌɪnˈstɹʌkt/

Instruction.

"The teacher's instruct on fractions was very helpful. "

Illustration direction

direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration somebody

somebody noun

/ˈsʌmbədɪ/ /ˈsʌmbɑdi/

A recognised or important person, a celebrity.

"That famous singer, somebody everyone recognizes, is performing at the school concert. "

Illustration residence

residence noun

/ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/

The place where one lives; one's home.

"My residence is a small apartment near the school. "

Illustration authority

authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."