American English
/dɚˈɛk.tɪd̚/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of direct
Directed is both the past form and the past participle of direct.
Organized and controlled how a film, play, or performance was made or presented.
“Directed” can begin with /dɪ-/ or /daɪ-/; the reduced-vowel form is shown first.
Organized and controlled how a film, play, or performance was made or presented.
She directed her first movie last year.
The play was directed by a famous theater director.
Sent or guided someone or something toward a place or in a particular direction.
The guard directed us to the correct entrance.
The letter was directed to the wrong office.
Sent words, attention, or actions toward a particular person or thing.
She directed her question to the doctor.
The report directed attention to a serious problem.
A system that puts money, such as a salary, directly into a bank account.
My salary comes by direct deposit.
A private message sent to one person or a small group online.
Send me a direct message on Instagram.
A telephone number that connects you to a person or office without an operator.
Do you have a direct line to the manager?