26984 words

directions

2 definitions • 11 examples
1
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?
directions to I asked a woman for directions to the nearest bus stop.
"Did you have any trouble finding the theatre?" "No, your directions were excellent."
It's okay - she gave me directions to her apartment.
Come on, let's stop and ask for directions.
His directions weren't very clear.
2
information or orders telling you what to do:

Examples:

the directions I couldn't understand the directions on the packet.
He will be giving/issuing directions to judges on sentencing in the next few days.
I just followed the directions on the box.
The manufacturer's directions are usually very straightforward.
I replaced half the oil called for in the directions with yoghurt.

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