Boss and Direct

Boss

Boss verb - To be in charge of.

Usage example: she bossed that project for years, until she was promoted again

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Direct and boss are semantically related in control topic. In some cases you can use "Direct" instead a verb "Boss", when it comes to topics like be in charge.

Nearby Words: bossy, bossed, bossing

Direct

Direct verb - To issue orders to (someone) by right of authority.

Usage example: our tour guide directed us to wait in front of the building until she could rejoin us

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Antonyms for Direct

Boss and direct are semantically related in manage topic. Sometimes you can use "Boss" instead a verb "Direct".

Nearby Words: direction, directed, directly, directing, directness

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Common collocations

power	boss power	direct power
someone	boss someone	direct someone
series	boss series	direct series
episode	boss episode	direct episode
Other words: time, bit, defenses.

Both words in one sentence

Fortunately, the boss is a Tactical Suicide Boss, as he launches Targeting Teds that you have to direct into him.

Source: Underwater Boss Battle
The final boss of Cryostasis must be defeated in a weird game instead of direct combat.

Source: Puzzle Boss
It's not a direct bullfight because the boss isn't aiming specifically for your ship, but with those projectiles obstructing your movement, sometimes you have to make a tight move to avoid the boss's charge.

Source: Video Game / Steredenn

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