Direction

/da‍ɪɹˈɛkʃən/

/daɪˈɹɛkʃɪn/, /dɝˈɛkʃən/, /diˈɹɛkʃɪn/, /dɪˈɹɛkʃɪn/

Direction

the position that someone or something faces, points, or moves toward

synonyms : way

the act of managing something

synonyms : management

the act of supervising the cast and crew and giving them instructions in the production of a motion picture, play, etc.

the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves

a general course along which something has a tendency to develop

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

synonyms : counsel

a message describing how something is to be done

the act of setting and holding a course

synonyms : guidance

the concentration of attention or energy on something

synonyms : centering

a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something

synonyms : charge

Examples

1. The wind has changed direction.

2. The polite tourist asked for directions in a respectful manner.

3. Finally things are moving in the right direction.

4. We followed the map's directions to reach the hiking trail.