direction
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1 spatial orientation (n.) A2 Elementarythe way that someone or something is moving or pointing.
the path along which something moves, lies, or points.
ExampleThe wind changed direction and started blowing from the north.
ExampleThe hikers checked their compass frequently to ensure they were maintaining a consistent direction through the dense forest.
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2 instructions (n.) A2 Elementaryinstructions on how to get to a place or how to do something.
instructions or guidance for making, using, or reaching something; often used in the plural.
ExampleI followed the directions on the box to cook the pasta.
ExampleThe GPS provided clear turn-by-turn directions, allowing the driver to navigate the complex city streets without stress.
PitfallCan you give me a direction to the station?Can you give me directions to the station?When asking for the way to a place, the word is almost always used in the plural form 'directions'.
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3 general trend (n.) B1 Intermediatethe general way in which something is developing or changing.
a general course or tendency of thought, action, or development.
ExampleThe company is moving in a new direction with its latest products.
ExampleThe CEO's speech outlined a strategic direction that prioritised sustainable growth over short-term quarterly profits.
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4 film/theatre (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Theatrethe work of managing the actors and cameras in a film or play.
the process or skill of managing the artistic and dramatic aspects of a production.
ExampleThe film won an award for its excellent direction and acting.
ExampleCritics praised the director's bold direction, noting how the creative use of lighting enhanced the play's somber mood.
From Middle English direccioun, from Old French direccion, from Latin dīrēctiō. Equivalent to direct + -ion.
- Noundirection
- Noundirective
- Noundirector
- Adjectivedirectional