direct at

[/dɪˈrɛkt æt/ or /daɪˈrɛkt æt/]

verb (phrasal verb)

dirigir a; apontar para; direcionar a

1. to aim or point something toward a specific target or person

Direct your attention at the presentation.

Dirija sua atenção à apresentação.

2. to address criticism, comments, or actions toward someone or something

Her comments were directed at the management.

Seus comentários foram dirigidos à administração.

3. to point or turn in the direction of a specific target

The camera was directed at the stage.

A câmera foi apontada para o palco.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

dirigir a; apontar para

common usage in both spoken and written Portuguese

São Paulo

dirigir a; focar em

common in business and formal contexts

Portugal

dirigir-se a; apontar para

slightly more formal construction with reflexive verb

direct criticism at someone

direct one's efforts at a goal

direct attention at something

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