- without stopping or changing direction or vehicle
- direct to something We flew direct to Hong Kong.
- The 10.40 goes direct to Leeds.
- You can now fly direct from Birmingham airport.
Extra Examples- We have a new service coming from Frankfurt direct into Kerry airport.
- The shipment was supposed to go direct from Tuzla to Baghdad.
- If you plan to sail direct, these are potential stops if conditions get too rough.
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- without involving other people, or without anyone or anything in between
- I prefer to deal with him direct.
- direct to somebody/something an online retailer selling direct to consumers
- direct from somebody/something Customers can buy produce direct from the farmer.
- direct into something The money is paid direct into your bank account.
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- thousands of movies streamed direct to your TV or device
- You can order direct from our website.
- Have fresh, locally grown fruit and vegetables delivered direct to your door.
- She liked to paint direct from nature in the open air.
- You can call me direct on this number.
- Some of these costs are paid direct out of club funds.
- You may be able to save money by booking direct with the hotel rather than through a travel agent.
- He scored direct from a corner.
journey/route
nobody in between
Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin directus, past participle of dirigere, from di- ‘distinctly’ or de- ‘down’ + regere ‘put straight’.
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