1. aimed or pointed toward a specific target or goal
2. controlled or supervised by someone in authority

1. past tense and past participle of direct

Examples

• She directed the actors during rehearsal.
• The teacher directed students to their seats.
• His anger was directed at the unfair policy.
• The company launched a directed marketing campaign.
• The research was directed toward finding a cure.
• All directed activities must be completed by Friday.
• The missile was directed at the target.
• He directed traffic around the accident scene.