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    [Verb]  | "di*rect" | \ də-ˈrekt \


    1: to cause to turn, move, or point undeviatingly or to follow a straight course

    2: to point, extend, or project in a specified line or course

    3: to regulate the activities or course of

    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English, from Anglo-French directer, from Latin directus straight, from past participle of dirigere to direct {mat|dress|};

    [Adjective]  | "direct" 


    1: proceeding from one point to another in time or space without deviation or interruption : straight

    2: proceeding by the shortest way

    3: stemming immediately from a source

    Origin: 15th century ;

     Middle English, from Latin directus see: {direct:1 };

    [Adverb]  | "direct" 


    1: in a direct way: such as

    2: from point to point without deviation : by the shortest way

    3: from the source without interruption or diversion

    Origin: 14th century ;

     See: {direct:1 };

    [Noun]  | "direct action" 


    1: action that seeks to achieve an end directly and by the most immediately effective means (such as a boycott or strike)

    Origin: 1912 ;

    [Noun]  | "direct broadcast satellite" 


    1: a television broadcasting system in which satellite transmissions are received by a dish antenna at the viewing location (such as a home) —called also satellite, satellite television

    Origin: 1975 ;

    [Noun]  | "direct current" 


    1: an electric current flowing in one direction only and substantially constant in value —abbreviation DC

    Origin: 1849 ;

    [Noun]  | "direct democracy" 


    1: democracy in which the power is exercised directly by the people rather than through representatives : a form of government in which the people vote directly against or in favor of decisions, policies, laws, etc.; also : a country, state, or territory whose form of government is direct democracy

    Origin: 1629 ;

    [Noun]  | "direct deposit" 


    1: a method of payment in which money is transferred to the payee's account without the use of checks or cash

    Origin: 1974 ;

    [Noun]  | "direct examination" 


    1: the first examination of a witness by the party calling the witness

    Origin: circa 1859 ;

    [Noun]  | "direct lighting" 


    1: lighting in which the greater part of the light goes directly from the source to the area lit

    Origin: 1928 ;

    [Verb]  | "direct" 


    1: to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway;


      * e.g., " ... the aqueduct directs the water into an artificial lake "




    2: to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority;


      * e.g., " ... our tour guide directed us to wait in front of the building until she could rejoin us "




    3: to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority;


      * e.g., " ... the caretaker directed that all of the windows be closed before we left "



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    [Adjective]  | "direct" 


    1: done or working without something else coming in between;


      * e.g., " ... a zoologist whose works are based entirely on her direct observation of animals in the wild "




    2: free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions;


      * e.g., " ... our coach is very direct, never hesitating for a moment to tell a player whenever he isn't performing up to snuff "




    3: going straight to the point clearly and firmly;


      * e.g., " ... clear and direct instructions that left no room for misinterpretation "




    [Adverb]  | "direct" 


    1: in a direct line or course;


      * e.g., " ... flew direct to the coast "




    [Noun]  | "direct tax" 


    [Noun]  | "direct taxes" 


    [Noun]  | "direct mail" 


    [Noun]  | "direct mails" 


     [ "direct" ]

    1: a thing that a penis / leg does when underneith covers, especially in hotel rooms, or when a penis directly touches something

      * e.g.,  ... " dude dont put those boxers on your head! his direct penis was on that!" 

     [ "direct" ]

    1: a term used for a woman that is very pleasing to the eye. a good looking woman with attractive features.

      * e.g.,  ... "Did you see that girl in black?" 

     [ "Directional" ]

    1: Used to describe silly-looking styles worn by ultra-fashionable people when you're not confident enough to come right out and say they look silly. You're worried this is a new fashion you don't know about yet, so you say the tweed shirt with a gold tie or whatever is 'directional'.

      * e.g.,  ... Look at all these posers with their directional haircuts. I wish I was in Wigan. 

     [ "Directional" ]

    1: C'mon people! it is the damn blinker in your car.

      * e.g.,  ... "I have to put my directional on for this left hand turn" 

     [ "Direct" ]

    1: @ somebody when you are saying something about them

      * e.g.,  ... Myah shaded me on Snapchat and didnt @ me and she wasn’t being direct 

     [ "Directions" ]

    1: What real mean don't ask for.

      * e.g.,  ... Dan is a real man; when he gets lost, he doesn't ask for directions like some pussy. 

     [ "directions" ]

    1: A command listed even if no one pays attention to it, anyway. Mainly there to protect the stupid.

      * e.g.,  ... Directions for Dial soap: use like regular soap. 

     [ "Direct" ]

    1: Talking directly towards someone

      * e.g.,  ... “ Jazmine shaded me on Twitter today but she didn’t @ me and said it directly” 

     [ "direction" ]

    1: In the thrashy Israeli streets, this is one of many Code-terms in order to get some Marijuana around, and other drugs as well. Since Marijuana is the most exstensive illegal drug there is, escpecially in Israel, this particular term is considered mostly into "Weed". The term itself asks for the "demand" part, and usually after you say 'direction' (or, "Kivun" in Hebrew), you must name the price. exmaples next will show the meaning:

      * e.g.,  ... Do you have a direction (kivun) in 50? (Can I purchase drugs in 50 NIS?) 

     [ "directional" ]

    1: Someone who has a sickly precise sense of direction. Someone who can find where they parked blindfolded, spun around three times and drunk.

      * e.g.,  ... Randy: Dude, where's my car? 

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