This is the 1263rd most frequent Spanish word.
dirigir
To direct, manage, or lead.
'Dirigir' is here used to mean 'to lead' or 'to manage' in the context of guiding or overseeing a group of people.
El presidente sabe cómo dirigir a su equipo.
The president knows how to lead his team.
In this sentence, 'dirigir' is used to mean 'to guide' or 'to direct' specifically in the context of controlling the movement of vehicles.
¿Puedes dirigir el tráfico mientras arreglamos el semáforo?
Can you direct the traffic while we fix the traffic light?
'Dirigir' in this context means 'to direct' referring to overseeing the creation or production of an artistic work.