directions

2 definitions • 11 examples

instructions that you give to someone about how to find a particular place:

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.

information or orders telling you what to do:

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.