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 - Betydninger

Straightforward and without deviation; taking the shortest route

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

Bruk: formalKontekst: navigation, instructions

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

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

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

Bruk: formalKontekst: communication, interactions

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

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

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

Bruk: formalKontekst: leadership, management

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

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

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

Bruk: formalKontekst: direction, guidance

Merk: 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

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

Bruk: informalKontekst: asking for help, directions

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

Synonymer for Direct

straight

Straight means proceeding in one direction without curving or veering.

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

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

immediate

Immediate means happening or done without delay.

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

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

unmediated

Unmediated means not involving any intermediary or intervention.

Eksempel: They had an unmediated conversation without any interference.

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

undeviating

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

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

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

Directs uttrykk og vanlige setninger

directly

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

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

Merk: 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.

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

Merk: 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.

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

Merk: 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.

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

Merk: 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.

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

Merk: 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.

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

Merk: 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.

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

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

Directs hverdags (slang) uttrykk

straight up

This term means to be honest or frank about something.

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

Merk: 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.

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

Merk: 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.

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

Merk: 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.

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

Merk: 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.

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

Merk: 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.

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

Merk: 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.

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

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

Direct - Eksempler

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.

Directs grammatikk

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

Oppslagsord: direct

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Adjektiv (Adjective): direct

Adverb (Adverb): direct

Verb, preteritum (Verb, past tense): directed

Verb, gerundium eller presens partisipp (Verb, gerund or present participle): directing

Verb, 3. person entall presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): directs

Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form): direct

Verb, presens ikke 3. person entall (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): direct

Stavelser, Deling og Beton

direct inneholder 2 stavelser: di • rect

Fonemisk transkripsjon: də-ˈrekt

di rect , də ˈrekt (Den røde stavelsen er betont)

Direct - Betydning og bruksfrekvens

Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000.

direct: ~ 1700 (Veldig Vanlig).

Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.

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