direct (EN)

adjective, adverb, verb

adjective “direct”

1. going in the shortest way possible
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   The elevator provides direct access to the rooftop garden.
2. occurring or being done without any other people or things involved
   He's in direct contact with the CEO.
3. (of sources of heat) exposed to heat or light without anything blocking it
   The cat lay in direct sunlight to rest.
4. (of communication) honest and clear
   She gave a direct answer to his question, without any hesitation.
5. (of evidence) clearly proving something
   The detective found direct proof that linked the suspect to the crime scene.
6. exact
   Her actions were the direct opposite of her kind words.
7. (of descendants or ancestors) related through parent-child relationships, not through siblings
   She is a direct descendant of the famous inventor.
8. immediate or obvious
   There is not direct danger right now, but problems may appear in the future.
9. (in mathematics or logic, of a proof) not involving the argument by contradiction
   The mathematician provided a direct proof by showing the solution step-by-step.

adverb “direct”

1. going somewhere without any stops or changes in transportation
   We flew direct from New York to London without any layovers.
2. interacting with someone or something directly, without other people or things involved
   She spoke to the manager direct.

verb “direct”

1. to be in control of (a project or group)
   He directed the company for the last 10 years.
2. to aim (something) towards something else (such as a target)
   She directed the flashlight at the dark corner of the room.
3. to show (someone) which way to go
   She directed the tourists to the nearest bus stop.
4. to give (someone) an order or command
   The teacher directed the students to finish their homework by Friday.
5. to be the leader or boss of (a creative project) like a movie or a play
   He directed the school play with great enthusiasm.
6. to send (a letter or email) to a specific place or person
   Please direct all mail to our new office address.