dirigere
direct
verb dee-REE-jeh-reh Less Common
Origin: from Latin 'dirigere'
Also means
manage
Usage Note
Dirigere is irregular, with past participle diretto. It means to lead or run something (dirigere un'azienda) and to conduct an orchestra; the reflexive dirigersi verso means to 'head toward' a place.
Examples
"Dirige una grande azienda."
Natural Translation
She runs a large company.
Literal Translation
She-directs a big company.
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