To direct
Example: She directs the team toward a clear goal
Definition
"To direct" means to guide, manage, or supervise the actions or movements of people or things, often with the aim of achieving a specific goal or outcome, such as when someone directs a team toward a clear objective.
Etymology
The verb "to direct" comes from the Latin word 'directus,' meaning 'straight' or 'guided in a straight line.' It entered English through Old French in the late Middle Ages, carrying the sense of leading or managing something straightforwardly. Did you know? The root 'rect-' relates to 'right' or 'correct,' hinting that to direct is to guide something properly.
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"To direct" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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