Direct

Straightforward and without deviation; taking the shortest route, Having no intervening persons, agencies, conditions, etc.; immediate, To manage or control the operations, affairs, or resources of; to oversee or supervise, To aim, point, or guide in a particular direction or at a particular target, To show or indicate the way for; to give information or instructions to

Direct - Bedeutungen

Straightforward and without deviation; taking the shortest route

Beispiel: Please give me direct instructions on how to get to the airport.

Verwendung: formalKontext: navigation, instructions

Notiz: Used when referring to a clear and concise route or instructions.

Having no intervening persons, agencies, conditions, etc.; immediate

Beispiel: I had a direct conversation with the manager about my concerns.

Verwendung: formalKontext: communication, interactions

Notiz: Implies a one-on-one or straightforward conversation or interaction.

To manage or control the operations, affairs, or resources of; to oversee or supervise

Beispiel: She directs a team of researchers in the lab.

Verwendung: formalKontext: leadership, management

Notiz: Commonly used in professional settings to indicate leadership responsibilities.

To aim, point, or guide in a particular direction or at a particular target

Beispiel: Direct the spotlight towards the center of the stage.

Verwendung: formalKontext: direction, guidance

Notiz: Used when instructing someone to focus or point something in a specific way.

To show or indicate the way for; to give information or instructions to

Beispiel: Can you direct me to the nearest post office?

Verwendung: informalKontext: asking for help, directions

Notiz: Commonly used in everyday conversations when seeking guidance or assistance.

Synonyme von Direct

straight

Straight means proceeding in one direction without curving or veering.

Beispiel: Please take the straight road to reach the destination.

Notiz: Straight emphasizes a lack of deviation or bending in a literal or figurative sense.

immediate

Immediate means happening or done without delay.

Beispiel: We need to take immediate action to resolve the issue.

Notiz: Immediate suggests acting or reacting without any intervening time or space.

unmediated

Unmediated means not involving any intermediary or intervention.

Beispiel: They had an unmediated conversation without any interference.

Notiz: Unmediated specifically implies a directness without any medium or third party.

undeviating

Undeviating means not deviating or changing from a set course or direction.

Beispiel: His undeviating focus on the goal led to success.

Notiz: Undeviating emphasizes a continuous and unwavering path without deviation.

Ausdrücke und gängige Wendungen von Direct

directly

This means to do something in a straightforward or immediate manner without involving intermediaries.

Beispiel: She spoke directly to the manager about the issue.

Notiz: Derived from 'direct,' 'directly' emphasizes the immediacy or lack of intermediaries.

direct result

This refers to an outcome or consequence that is closely linked or caused by a specific action or event.

Beispiel: The increase in sales was a direct result of the new marketing strategy.

Notiz: While 'direct' can mean straightforward, 'direct result' specifically emphasizes the cause-and-effect relationship.

direct access

This indicates having the ability to reach or use something without any barriers or intermediaries.

Beispiel: The CEO has direct access to the company's financial records.

Notiz: In contrast to 'direct,' 'direct access' highlights the lack of obstacles in reaching a particular resource.

direct route

This refers to the shortest or quickest way to get from one place to another.

Beispiel: Taking the highway is the most direct route to the airport.

Notiz: While 'direct' can mean straightforward, 'direct route' specifically denotes the most efficient path.

directly responsible

This indicates being accountable or having a clear obligation for a particular task or outcome.

Beispiel: As the team leader, you are directly responsible for the project's success.

Notiz: Unlike 'direct,' 'directly responsible' emphasizes the clear accountability for a specific responsibility.

direct hit

This refers to a precise or accurate strike on a target without missing.

Beispiel: The missile scored a direct hit on the enemy target.

Notiz: In contrast to 'direct,' 'direct hit' highlights the accuracy or precision of hitting a target.

direct line

This indicates a specific phone number or communication channel that directly connects to an individual or department.

Beispiel: You can reach me on my direct line if you have any urgent questions.

Notiz: While 'direct' can mean immediate, 'direct line' specifically refers to a dedicated communication channel.

Directs alltägliche (Slang-)Ausdrücke

straight up

This term means to be honest or frank about something.

Beispiel: I'm gonna be straight up with you, the project isn't going well.

Notiz: It implies a more informal and candid communication compared to the word 'direct'.

lay it on me

This phrase is used to ask someone to tell or explain something directly to them.

Beispiel: Just lay it on me, tell me what's on your mind.

Notiz: It suggests a casual and open invitation for direct communication.

hit me with it

This expression is a request for someone to give direct information or news.

Beispiel: I can take it, just hit me with it.

Notiz: It conveys a sense of readiness to receive direct communication, often used in a casual context.

shoot straight

To 'shoot straight' means to communicate honestly and directly without sugarcoating.

Beispiel: I appreciate it when people shoot straight with me.

Notiz: It emphasizes the straightforwardness and honesty in communication.

in plain English

This phrase requests someone to explain something in simple and clear terms without jargon or complexity.

Beispiel: Can you explain that again in plain English? I didn't quite get it.

Notiz: It emphasizes the need for clear and straightforward language to convey a message.

let's cut to the chase

This expression means to get to the main point or important part of a conversation or situation without delay.

Beispiel: Enough beating around the bush, let's cut to the chase and discuss the real issue.

Notiz: It suggests bypassing unnecessary details and getting directly to the core of a matter.

tell it like it is

To 'tell it like it is' means to speak the truth, even if it may be uncomfortable or blunt.

Beispiel: I appreciate when people tell it like it is, even if it's hard to hear.

Notiz: It emphasizes straightforwardness and honesty in communication, without sugarcoating.

Direct - Beispiele

Direct flights are usually more expensive.

She gave me direct instructions on what to do.

The movie is based on a direct translation of the book.

Grammatik von Direct

Direct - Verb (Verb) / Verb, Grundform (Verb, base form)

Lemma: direct

Konjugationen

Adjektiv (Adjective): direct

Adverb (Adverb): direct

Verb, Vergangenheitsform (Verb, past tense): directed

Verb, Gerundium oder Partizip Präsens (Verb, gerund or present participle): directing

Verb, 3. Person Singular Präsens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): directs

Verb, Grundform (Verb, base form): direct

Verb, Präsens nicht 3. Person Singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): direct

Silben, Trennung und Betonung

direct enthält 2 Silben: di • rect

Phonetische Transkription: də-ˈrekt

di rect , də ˈrekt (Die rote Silbe ist betont)

Direct - Bedeutung und Nutzungsrate

Der Wortfrequenz- und Bedeutungsindex zeigt an, wie oft ein Wort in einer bestimmten Sprache vorkommt. Je kleiner die Zahl, desto häufiger wird das Wort verwendet. Die am häufigsten verwendeten Wörter liegen typischerweise zwischen 1 und 4000.

direct: ~ 1700 (Sehr Häufig).

Dieser Bedeutungsindex hilft Ihnen, sich während Ihres Sprachlernprozesses auf die nützlichsten Wörter zu konzentrieren.

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