direction
/dɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/
A theoretical line followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative, geographical, rotational, or with respect to an object or location; A general trend for future action; Guidance, instruction
- plural
- directions
Meanings
- 1
A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston)
Tom asked Mary for directions.
Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR
I'll go in this direction.
Tatoeba · sundown · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 2
A general trend for future action
- 3
Guidance, instruction
- 4
The work of the director in cinema or theater; the skill of directing a film, play etcrare
- 5
The body of persons who guide or manage a matter; the directoraterare
- 6
A person's addressrare