This is the 13480th most frequent Russian word.
направляют
"Direct" or "send."
Here, 'направляют' is used to describe teachers helping students understand things correctly or guiding them intellectually.
Учителя направляют учеников на правильный путь.
Teachers guide students on the right path.
In this context, 'направляют' refers to the allocation or redirection of resources towards a specific goal.
Государственные компании направляют средства на развитие инфраструктуры.
State companies allocate funds for infrastructure development.
In this case, 'направляют' means referring or directing someone to another person for assistance or further action.