direct (something) to (someone or something)
1. To designate something for someone. You need to direct that budget report to Mary in Finance. Who in the department do I direct these phone calls to? Those files are inactive now, so you can direct them to Joe in the Records Department.
2. To aim something at or address something to someone or something. In this usage, "toward" is often used instead of "to." Although I directed the paper airplane to my friends across the room, it didn't reach them. Please direct all questions to our Customer Service department. A: "You need to direct the arrow toward the bull's-eye, you know." B: "Ha ha, very funny."
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direct something to someone
to address, designate, or send something to someone. Shall I direct the inquiries to you? Please direct all the mail to the secretary when it is delivered.
direct something to(ward) someone or something
to send, throw, push, or aim something at someone or something. Tom directed the ball toward Harry. Should I direct this inquiry to Alice?
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