direction

noun

US /dɪˈrekʃ(ə)n/US /daɪˈrekʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	direction
plural	directions

1
countable the path that someone or something moves along when going toward a place
Are you sure we’re going in the right direction?
change direction:
The wind has changed direction.
in a southerly/easterly etc. direction (=toward the south, east etc.):
The Mississippi River flows in a southerly direction.
in all directions/in every direction:
The birds scattered in all directions.
in the direction of someone/something:
We drove off in the direction of the mountains.
in the opposite direction:
I’d give you a ride, but I’m going in the opposite direction.
a sense of direction (=knowing which way to go):
Michelle’s always getting lost because of her terrible sense of direction.
Synonyms and related words
Direction and ways of getting to a place
direction
approach
path
1. 1a
  the way that someone or something faces or points toward
  Houses here are built facing an easterly direction.
  in someone’s/something’s direction:
  People walked by without a look in her direction.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for the position or direction of an object
  geo-
  position
  direction
2
countable/uncountable the general development or progress of someone or something
direction of:
He was determined to change the direction of the business.
a change of direction:
He was looking for a complete change of direction.
take a direction:
Many Republican supporters are unhappy with the direction the party has taken.
Synonyms and related words
Progress and development
progress
development
advance
3
uncountable the feeling of having a definite purpose
lack direction:
Your life seems to lack direction.
have a sense of direction:
He’s always had a strong sense of direction.
Synonyms and related words
Determination and ambition
determination
ambition
will
4

directions
plural instructions for doing something or for getting to a place
follow directions:
Remember to follow the directions on the label.
give someone directions to something:
She gave the driver directions to her house.
Synonyms and related words
Instructions for how to do something
instructions
guidelines
directions
1. 4a
  legalinformation given by a judge to a jury about the legal matters of a case
  give (someone) directions:
  His Honour Judge Martin gave the jury clear directions regarding the issue of intent.
  Synonyms and related words
  Court cases and legal processes
  action
  advocacy
  appeal
5
uncountable leadership or management
Peter was responsible for the general direction of the project.
under the direction of:
The building was designed by William Kent, under the personal direction of Henry Richardson.
Synonyms and related words
Power, authority, influence and leadership
oligopoly
superpower
heft
Synonyms and related words
Relating to management and running a business
admin
admin
administer
6
countable usually singulara point that someone or something comes from or goes to
I knew it would be pointless to expect any help from his direction.
The evidence is not conclusive, but it does point in this direction.
Synonyms and related words
Direction and ways of getting to a place
direction
approach
path
7
uncountable theatrecinemathe work of directing a movie, program, or play
Synonyms and related words
Movie-making and theater production
animation
behind the scenes
cut
See alsoproduction

phrases

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