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Done or managed under supervision or control
“Route reconnaissance is a directed effort to obtain detailed information of a specified route and all terrain from which the enemy could influence movement along that route.”
Pointing or focused in a given direction
“We measured the angular distribution of the directed beam and found that it differed from the distribution typical of Cheremkov radiation.”
Obliged by law, circumstances, or duty to do something
On the way or directed to a given target or destination
Having been directed towards a target
Hierarchic or hierarchical
Not intuitive
On the way towards
That has been transported or delivered somewhere or to someone
To have been in charge or command of
“Managers are using advanced software to remotely direct their staff over the internet.”
To have convinced or manipulated
To have physically guided a person or animal
“Would you be able to direct me to the closest train station?”
To have determined or dictated
To have made a request, or demand, of someone
To have explained or demonstrated something
(rare) To have impelled and directed towards an object or action
To have utilized or employed a tangible object
Past tense for to give instructions
“My boss would direct me to get her a cup of coffee.”
Past tense for to point in a direction
“She would direct her camera towards the beautiful landscape before her.”
(direct at or to) Past tense for to intend a remark, comment or statement for
“I do not direct my criticisms at you personally, but at the company that you work for.”
Past tense for to send, usually by mail
“Please direct all future correspondence to the given address.”
Past tense for to put (all of something) towards a goal or endeavor
“Let's drop everything else and direct our focus on solving this problem.”
(marketing) Past tense for to focus on a given audience or market
“The system will enable advertisers to direct their ads to the desired demographic.”
Past tense for to direct or guide along a pathway
“The aqueduct was used to direct the water into an artificial lake.”
Aimed or directed
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