DIRECT (2)

direct (2). Direct, v.t. to order, rule, regulate, inform, aim

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Di‐rect″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Directed; p. pr. & vb. n. Directing.] 1. 1. To arrange in a direct or straight line, as against a mark, or towards a goal; to point; to aim; as, to direct an arrow or a piece of ordnance.
2. 2. To point out or show to (any one), as the direct or right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way; as, he directed me to the left-hand road.
The Lord direct your into the love of God. 2 Thess. iii. 5. The next points to which I will direct your attention. Lubbock. 3. 3. To determine the direction or course of; to cause to go on in a particular manner; to order in the way to a certain end; to regulate; to govern; as, to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army.
I will direct their work in truth. Is. lxi. 8. 4. 4. To point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order; as, he directed them to go.
I 'll first direct my men what they shall do. Shak. 5. 5. To put a direction or address upon; to mark with the name and residence of the person to whom anything is sent; to superscribe; as, to direct a letter.
Syn. — To guide; lead; conduct; dispose; manage; regulate; order; instruct; command.