Direct at Meaning in English
expression
daɪˈɹɛkt/, /dɝˈɛkt/, /dɪˈɹɛkt/ /ˈæt
dy-REKT at, der-EKT at, di-REKT at
daɪɹˈɛkt/ /ˈæt
dy-REKT at
Definition
To aim, focus, or address something toward a particular person, group, or object.
Usage & Nuances
Usually takes an object and a prepositional phrase: 'direct a comment at someone', 'direct criticism at the government.' Can be literal (physically aiming) or figurative (focusing words or actions). Common in formal and neutral contexts.
Spanish: dirigir a - apuntar aPortuguese (BR): direcionar para - dirigir aPortuguese (PT): direcionar a - dirigir aChinese (Simplified): 针对 - 指向Chinese (Traditional): 針對 - 指向Hindi: की ओर निर्देशित करनाArabic: يُوجَّه إلىBengali: নির্দেশ করা - লক্ষ্য করা - চালিত করা (দিকে)Russian: направлять на - адресовать (кому-то/чему-то)Japanese: 向ける - 向けて行うVietnamese: hướng vào - nhắm vàoKorean: 향하다 - 겨냥하다Turkish: yöneltmek - hedef almakUrdu: نشانہ بنانا - رخ کرناIndonesian: mengarah pada - ditujukan kepada
Example Sentences
She directed her question at the teacher.
basic
The campaign is directed at young people.
basic
Do not direct anger at your friends.
basic
A lot of criticism was directed at the new policy.
natural
He made a joke, but it wasn't directed at anyone in particular.
natural
Ads like these are often directed at customers who have visited the website before.
natural