Direct

/dɪˈrɛkt/ adjective, verb

Going straight without stopping or diversion; to aim or guide toward a destination or goal; frank and straightforward.

From Latin directus "straight," past participle of dirigere "to set straight, arrange," from dis- "apart" + regere "to guide." Direction is literally guidance apart — pointing the way.

ESdirecto
PTdireto
ZH直接
ARمباشر
FRdirect
SWmoja kwa moja
HIसीधा
JA直接
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