directly

di|rect|ly1 [ dı`rektli, daı`rektli ] adverb ***

▸ 1 involving no one else

▸ 2 in a direct line

▸ 3 exactly

▸ 4 clearly and honestly

▸ 5 immediately

▸ 6 soon

1. ) in a way that involves only the two people or things mentioned, with no one or nothing else coming in between:

I prefer to deal directly with the manager.

I am holding you directly responsible for this.

This will contribute directly to the strength of the economy.

Many problems can be directly linked to the decline in manufacturing.

2. ) going straight to a place and not stopping or changing direction on the way there:

His British lawyer arrived at Frankfurt airport this morning and went directly to the prison.

Patrick took Jane by the elbows and looked directly into her eyes.

3. ) exactly:

The post office is directly opposite the town hall.

There was no light on in the room directly above.

4. ) in a very clear and honest way that shows what you really think:

Jackson avoided saying directly that he disapproved of the proposals.

5. ) immediately:

He left the office directly after the meeting.

6. ) OLD-FASHIONED in a short time:

The manager will be with you directly.

directly

di|rect|ly 2 [ dı`rektli, daı`rektli ] conjunction BRITISH

as soon as:

I came directly I heard what had happened.