Definition of "direct" []

• To manage or conduct the affairs of; regulate. (verb-transitive)
• To have or take charge of; control. See Synonyms at conduct. (verb-transitive)
• To give authoritative instructions to: directed the student to answer. (verb-transitive)
• To cause to move toward a goal; aim. See Synonyms at aim. (verb-transitive)
• To show or indicate the way for: directed us to the airport. (verb-transitive)

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