
English word direct comes from Proto-Indo-European *rog-, Latin dis-, and later Latin rego (I guide, steer. I oversee, manage. I rule, govern.)
If you have questions about the etymology of direct or English in general, you can practice and get feedback from a professional tutor.
*rog- (Proto-Indo-European)
dis- (Latin)
Asunder, apart, in two. Reversal, removal. Utterly, exceedingly.
rego (Latin)
I guide, steer. I oversee, manage. I rule, govern.
dirigo (Latin)
I direct, steer. I distribute, scatter. I lay straight; arrange in lines (especially in military contexts).
direct (English)
Directly. (astronomy) In the direction of the general planetary motion, or from west to east; in the order of the signs; not retrograde; said of the motion of a celestial body.. (aviation, travel) having a single flight number.. (political science) Pertaining to, or effected immediately by, action of the people through their votes instead of through one or more representatives or delegates.. [...]