direction

noun
UK: /daɪˈrekʃn/
US: /dəˈrekʃn/

  1. The general way that someone or something is moving or facing.

    1. Which direction should we go? [ ] [ ]
    2. The wind changed direction, and it started to rain harder. [ ] [ ]

  2. Instructions that tell you how to get to a place.

    1. Can you give me directions to the library? [ ] [ ]
    2. Follow the directions carefully to avoid getting lost in the city. [ ] [ ]

  3. The management or guidance of a group, organization, or activity.

    1. The company is under new direction now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project needs clear direction from the team leader to succeed. [ ] [ ]

  4. A line along which something moves, points, or lies.

    1. The arrow pointed in the direction of the target. [ ] [ ]
    2. Light travels in a straight direction until it meets an object. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

way path route course bearing guidance management control instruction aim
direction verb

  1. To control or manage something.

    1. She directed the children to sit quietly. [ ] [ ]
    2. He directed the actors during the play's rehearsal process. [ ] [ ]

  2. To aim something, like pointing or focusing.

    1. He directed his flashlight at the dark corner. [ ] [ ]
    2. She directed her attention towards the speaker on the stage. [ ] [ ]

  3. To tell or show someone how to get somewhere.

    1. Could you direct me to the train station? [ ] [ ]
    2. The police officer directed traffic away from the accident site. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "direction" in English means: The general way that someone or something is moving or facing., Instructions that tell you how to get to a place., The management or guidance of a group, organization, or activity., A line along which something moves, points, or lies..

The phonetic transcription of "direction" is /daɪˈrekʃn/ in British English and /dəˈrekʃn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "direction": way, path, route, course, bearing, guidance, management, control, instruction, aim.

Example usage of "direction": "Which direction should we go?". More examples on the page.