direct
[/dɪˈrɛkt/ or /ˈdɪrɛkt/]
adjective/verb
direto
1. proceeding in a straight course or by the shortest route; not deviating or swerving
Take the direct route to the airport.
Pegue a rota direta para o aeroporto.
2. straightforward and frank; without evasion or ambiguity
He gave a direct answer to the question.
Ele deu uma resposta direta à pergunta.
3. to manage, supervise, or control; to guide or lead
She directed the film with remarkable skill.
Ela dirigiu o filme com habilidade notável.
4. to point or aim in a specified direction
Direct your attention to the board.
Dirija sua atenção para o quadro.
5. immediate; with nothing in between
There is a direct connection between stress and illness.
Há uma conexão direta entre estresse e doença.
Related Idioms & Phrases
direct hit - acerto direto
go direct - ir direto ao ponto
direct line - linha direta
direct descendants - descendentes diretos
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