direction

[dɪˈrɛkʃən]

direction Definition

• 1. the course or path on which something is moving or pointing
• 2. a course along which someone or something moves
• 3. the management or guidance of someone or something

Using direction: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "direction" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The car was traveling in the opposite direction.

• Example

  He pointed me in the right direction.

• Example

  I need directions to the nearest gas station.

• Example

  The company's new direction was met with skepticism.

direction Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for direction

• course
• path
• route
• way
• heading

Antonyms for direction

• misdirection
• confusion

Idioms Using direction

• set the direction

  to establish a plan or course of action for something

  Example

  The CEO set the direction for the company's future growth.

• go in the wrong direction

  to take a course of action that leads away from a desired outcome

  Example

  The team's strategy was going in the wrong direction, so they had to change it.

• head in the right direction

  to make progress towards a desired goal or outcome

  Example

  The company's new marketing campaign is heading in the right direction.

Phrases with direction

• sense of direction

  the ability to know where one is and how to reach a desired destination

  Example

  She has a great sense of direction and never gets lost.

• in the direction of

  toward or in the general area of something

  Example

  We walked in the direction of the park.

• take direction

  to follow instructions or guidance from someone in authority

  Example

  She is very good at taking direction from her boss.

Origins of direction

from Latin 'directio', meaning 'arranging in a straight line'

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Summary: direction in Brief

The term 'direction' [dɪˈrɛkʃən] refers to the course or path on which something is moving or pointing, as well as the management or guidance of someone or something. It can denote physical movement, as in 'I need directions to the nearest gas station,' or metaphorical movement, as in 'The company's new direction was met with skepticism.' 'Direction' extends into phrases like 'sense of direction,' and idioms like 'set the direction,' denoting establishing a plan or course of action.