26984 words

direction

10 definitions • 16 examples
1
the position towards which someone or something moves or faces:

Examples:

in a direction "No, go that way," I said, pointing in the opposite direction.
in the direction of He was going in the direction of the bedroom.
They drove away in opposite directions.
2
instructions that you give to someone about how to find a particular place:

Examples:

give someone directions Can you give me directions to your house?
3
the area or position that someone is in:

Examples:

She keeps looking in my direction.
4
the ability to find places or to know which direction to go:

Examples:

a good sense of direction
5

Examples:

under the direction of The project was under the direction of a well-known academic.
6
information or orders telling you what to do:

Examples:

the directions I couldn't understand the directions on the packet.
7
the way that someone or something changes or develops:

Examples:

the direction something is taking There is disagreement over the direction the project is taking.
change of direction Her latest album represents a change of direction for her.
a step in the right direction This plan isn't perfect, but it's a step in the right direction.
8
the position toward which someone or something moves or faces:

Examples:

Cars were facing every direction after slamming into each other on the icy road.
I glanced in her direction (= toward her).
You’re headed in the direction of (= toward) Toronto.
9
Directions are instructions about how to find the place you are looking for:

Examples:

We’re lost – let’s stop and ask (for) directions .
10
the condition of being in charge or in control:

Examples:

Under her direction, the agency doubled in size.

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