What (who) is directions - definition
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Directions; Direction (disambiguation); Directionality; Directional; Directions (album)
directions
n.
instructions
1) to give, issue directions
2) to follow directions
3) directions for
4) directionsthat + clause; subj. (she gave directions that her estate be given/should be given to charity)
directions
instructions on how to reach a destination or about how to do something.
direction
(directions)
Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.
1.
A direction is the general line that someone or something is moving or pointing in.
St Andrews was ten miles in the opposite direction...
He drove off in the direction of Larry's shop...
The instruments will register every change of direction or height.
N-VAR: usu with supp
2.
A direction is the general way in which something develops or progresses.
They threatened to walk out if the party did not change direction...
N-VAR: usu with supp
3.
Directions are instructions that tell you what to do, how to do something, or how to get somewhere.
I should know by now not to throw away the directions until we've finished cooking...
N-PLURAL: with supp
4.
The direction of a film, play, or television programme is the work that the director does while it is being made.
His failures underline the difference between theatre and film direction.
N-UNCOUNT
5.
see also direct
Wikipedia
Direction
Direction may refer to:
- Relative direction, for instance left, right, forward, backwards, up, and down
- Anatomical terms of location for those used in anatomy
- List of ship directions
- Cardinal direction
Pronunciation examples for directions
1. directions.
Amplify Your Life & Achieve Prosperity _ Lisa Nichols _ Talks at Google
2. directions.
Meehan's Bartender Manual _ Jim Meehan _ Talks at Google
3. directions.
My Voice Matters _ International Women's Advocates Panel _ Talks at Google
4. directions.
Lead Architect & Lead Engineer of UAE National Pavilion _ Santiago Calatrava & Micael Calatrava
5. directions.
Stand Out _ Dorie Clark _ Talks at Google
Examples of use of directions
1. Demonstrators marched toward Katmandu from several directions.
2. Sometimes relatives appear to ask for directions.
3. "We‘re fighting in multiple directions," said Col.
4. Advertisement Opportunities presented themselves from all directions.
5. Fingers were pointed in three possible directions yesterday.