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Definition direction in British English

direction noun

noun
/dɪˈrekʃ(ə)n/
1

the path that someone or something moves along when going towards a place

Example

Are you sure we're going in the right direction?

Example

The wind has changed direction.

Example

The River Leadon flows in a southerly direction.

Example

The birds scattered in all directions.

Example

We drove off in the direction of the mountains.

Example

I'd give you a lift, but I'm going in the opposite direction.

Example

Michelle's always getting lost because of her terrible sense of direction.

Synonyms and related words
direction detour path
1.1

the way that someone or something faces or points towards

Example

Houses here are built facing an easterly direction.

Example

People walked by without a look in her direction.

Synonyms and related words
geo- position direction
2

instructions for doing something or for getting to a place

Example

Remember to follow the directions on the label.

Example

She gave the driver directions to her house.

Synonyms and related words
guidelines instructions briefing
2.1

information given by a judge to a jury about the legal matters of a case

Example

His Honour Judge Martin gave the jury clear directions regarding the issue of intent.

Synonyms and related words
action advocacy appeal
3

the general development or progress of someone or something

Example

He was determined to change the direction of the business.

Example

He was looking for a complete change of direction.

Example

Many Labour supporters are unhappy with the direction the party has taken.

Synonyms and related words
progress development advance
Example

Your life seems to lack direction.

Example

He's always had a strong sense of direction.

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determination ambition will
Example

Peter was responsible for the general direction of the project.

Example

The building was designed by William Kent, under the personal direction of Henry Richardson.

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leadership power authority admin admin administer
6

the work of directing a film, programme, or play

Synonyms and related words
animation behind the scenes cine-film
7

a point that someone or something comes from or goes to

Example

I knew it would be pointless to expect any help from his direction.

Example

The evidence is not conclusive, but it does point in this direction.

Synonyms and related words
direction detour path
Definition direction in British English