direction

Pronunciation

• (UK, US) IPA: /d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

Noun

direction (countable and uncountable, plural directions)

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).
   • Keep going in the same direction.
2. A general trend for future action.
3. Guidance, instruction.
   • The trombonist looked to the bandleader for direction.
4. The work of the director in cinema or theater; the skill of directing a film, play etc.
   • The screenplay was good, but the direction was weak.
5. (dated) The body of persons who guide or manage a matter; the directorate.
6. (archaic) A person's address.

Anagrams

• cretinoid

Pronunciation

• IPA: /di.ʁɛk.sjɔ̃/

Noun

direction f (plural directions)

1. (spatial) direction
   • être / aller dans la bonne direction ― to be going the right way, to be heading the right way
2. (figuratively) direction
3. government
4. (figuratively) the director of the administration/organisation
5. (occasional, figurative) the territory administered by a government

Noun

direction (plural directiones)

1. direction (orientation, point where one is headed)
2. direction, leadership, control, supervision