What does dirigersi in Italian mean?
What is the meaning of the word dirigersi in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use dirigersi in Italian.
The word dirigersi in Italian means direct, aim, manage, supervise, head, be directed. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word dirigersi
direct, aimverbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (verso una direzione) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Il vigile dirigeva il traffico fuori dal centro dove era avvenuto un grave incidente. The policeman was directing traffic away from the city centre where there had been a serious accident. |
manage, superviseverbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (essere a capo) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Mio padre adesso dirige tutte le sedi italiane del gruppo bancario. My father manages all the Italian branches of the bank. |
headverbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (andare in una direzione) (transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.") Il corteo si sta dirigendo verso il palazzo presidenziale. The procession is heading towards the presidential palace. |
be directedverbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (figurato (dedicarsi a, rivolgersi a) (to direct oneself) La tua attenzione dovrebbe dirigersi maggiormente sulla tua carriera professionale perché poi si diventa vecchi e non si riesce più a salire di grado. Your attention should be directed at your career as you won't be able to get promoted once you are old. |
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