All 3 Uses of
direct
in
Measure for Measure
- Come, sir, leave me your snatches and yield me a direct answer.†
Scene 4.2 *
- I am directed by you.†
Scene 4.3 *
- To speak so indirectly I am loath; I would say the truth; but to accuse him so, That is your part: yet I am advis'd to do it; He says, to 'vailfull purpose.†
Scene 4.6 *
Definitions:
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(direct as in: was direct in my instructions) straightforward (uncomplicated or simple -- perhaps also indicating openness and honesty, or little concern for others' feelings)
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(direct as in: depart directly) without delay, or in the quickest manner, or without going somewhere else firsteditor's notes: You may see the term direct flight used in a technical manner that is not as quick as a non-stop flight. In technical usage, a direct flight from Los Angeles to New York could stop at a city on the way, but you would not get off the plane during the stop.
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(direct as in: directed the jury to...) give instructions or commands