direction

direction
di|rec|tion
W1S1 [dıˈrekʃən, daı-] n
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1¦(towards)¦
2 directions
3¦(way something develops)¦
4¦(control)¦
5¦(where from or where to)¦
6¦(purpose)¦
7¦(film/play)¦
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1.) ¦(TOWARDS)¦
the way something or someone moves, faces, or is aimed
▪ Which direction did they go in ?
in the direction of sth
▪ The suspects were last seen heading in the direction of Miami.
in sb's direction
▪ Tony glanced in her direction and their eyes met.
▪ The girls pointed in the opposite direction .
▪ On seeing me, Maurice changed direction and went along the wharf instead.
▪ As shots rang out, the crowd ran screaming in all directions .
from the direction of sth
▪ There was a loud scream from the direction of the children's pool.
in a southerly/easterly etc direction
▪ Continue in a southerly direction until you reach the road.
2.) directions [plural]
a) instructions about how to get from one place to another
▪ A very helpful woman gave me directions to the police station.
b) instructions about what to do
▪ Be sure you read the directions before using any piece of equipment.
3.) ¦(WAY SOMETHING DEVELOPS)¦
the general way in which someone or something changes or develops
▪ We are happy with the direction the club is taking .
move/head/go in the right direction
▪ I believe that things are heading in the right direction in South Africa.
new/different/exciting etc direction
▪ The company is hoping to extend its operations in new directions.
4.) ¦(CONTROL)¦[U]
control, management, or advice
under sb's direction
▪ Under Thompson's direction, the college has developed an international reputation.
5.) ¦(WHERE FROM OR WHERE TO)¦
where something comes from or where something leads
in a direction
▪ The evidence all points in this direction.
from a direction
▪ Help came from a wholly unexpected direction.
6.) ¦(PURPOSE)¦[U]
a general purpose or aim
▪ Her mother felt that Rachel's life lacked direction .
7.) ¦(FILM/PLAY)¦[U]
the instructions given to the actors and other people working on a film, play etc
→a step in the right direction at ↑step1 (2)

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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