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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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