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direction

[dɪˈrɛkʃən]

direction Definition

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

Antonyms for direction

Idioms Using direction

  • to establish a plan or course of action for something

    Example

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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • toward or in the general area of something

    Example

    We walked in the direction of the park.

  • 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.

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