directing

To manage, control, steer.

“to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army”

To aim (something) at (something else).

“He directed his question to the room in general.”

To point out or show to (somebody) the right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way.

“He directed me to the left-hand road.”

To point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order.

“She directed them to leave immediately.”

To put a direction or address upon; to mark with the name and residence of the person to whom anything is sent.

“to direct a letter”