<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.</li><li>to regulate the course of; control: History is directed by a small number of great men and women.</li><li>to administer; manage; supervise: She directs the affairs of the estate.</li><li>to give authoritative instructions to; command; order or ordain: I directed him to leave the room.</li><li>to serve as a director in the production or performance of (a musical work, play, motion picture, etc.).</li><li>to guide, tell, or show (a person) the way to a place: I directed him to the post office.</li><li>to point, aim, or send toward a place or object: to direct radio waves around the globe.</li><li>to channel or focus toward a given result, object, or end (often followed by to or toward): She directed all her energies toward the accomplishment of the work.</li><li>to address (words, a speech, a written report, etc.) to a person or persons: The secretary directed his remarks to two of the committee members.</li><li>to address (a letter, package, etc.) to an intended recipient.</li></ul>