direct

verb

1. 1

   plan and direct (a complex undertaking)

   he masterminded the robbery

2. 2

   specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public

3. 3

   command with authority

   He directed the children to do their homework

4. 4

   give directions to; point somebody into a certain direction

   I directed them towards the town hall

5. 5

   put an address on (an envelope)

6. 6

   intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

   He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face

   criticism directed at her superior

7. 7

   point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

   Please don't aim at your little brother!

   He trained his gun on the burglar

8. 8

   guide the actors in (plays and films)

9. 9

   lead, as in the performance of a composition

   conduct an orchestra; Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years

10. 10

    direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

11. 11

    cause to go somewhere

    The explosion sent the car flying in the air

    She sent her children to camp

12. 12

    take somebody somewhere

    We lead him to our chief

    can you take me to the main entrance?