dirigir

Senses

1. 1.

   to drive

   to operate a vehicle

2. 2.

   to direct, to manage

   to be in charge of or lead something

3. 3.

   to address, to direct

   to aim words or actions toward someone or something

Examples

• "Ela aprendeu a dirigir aos 18 anos."

  She learned to drive at 18 years old.

• "Quem dirige esta empresa?"

  Who runs this company?

• "O professor dirigiu algumas palavras aos alunos."

  The teacher addressed a few words to the students.

Usage

Very common verb with multiple uses. When meaning "to drive," it's intransitive in BP (you don't say *dirigir um carro* as much as just *dirigir*). The reflexive *dirigir-se a* means "to head to" or "to address oneself to." Common collocations: *dirigir com cuidado* (drive carefully), *dirigir uma equipe* (manage a team).