di·rect

daɪˈrekt/ /dɪˈrekt/ /dɪˈrekt/ /daɪˈrekt/

adjective¹

extending or moving from one place to another by the shortest way without changing direction or stopping.

"there was no direct flight that day"

adjective²

without intervening factors or intermediaries.

"the complications are a direct result of bacteria spreading"

adverb

with no one or nothing in between.

"buy direct and save"

verb¹

control the operations of; manage or govern.

"an economic elite directed the nation's affairs"

verb²

aim (something) in a particular direction or at a particular person.

"heating ducts to direct warm air to rear-seat passengers"