direction

noun

OPAL WOPAL S

/dəˈrekʃn/, /daɪˈrekʃn/

Idioms

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where to

[countable, uncountable] the general position a person or thing moves or points towards

in the direction of something They headed in the direction of the village.
in somebody's direction She pointed in my direction.
in the/a … direction They hit a truck coming in the opposite direction.
The road was blocked in both directions.
The aircraft was flying in a northerly direction.
in the right/wrong direction
When the police arrived, the crowd scattered in all directions.
Has the wind changed direction?
I lost all sense of direction (= I didn't know which way to go).

Extra Examples

A scanner deflects the laser beam in horizontal and vertical directions.
Dan followed the direction the sign had pointed.
He started to run in a random direction.
I can't come with you, but I can point you in the general direction.
I didn't see the accident because I was facing in the opposite direction.
I don't have much sense of direction.
I fired in the general direction of the officer's head, and missed.
I prefer to be facing the direction of travel.
I was being pushed in one direction.
She followed the direction of his gaze.
I measured the distance and compass direction between successive positions.
People came running from all directions.
She shoved Sarah in a general forward direction.
She stalked away, in no particular direction.
People passed by without a glance in her direction.
Suddenly, the wind switched directions.
The adults gazed in the direction indicated.
The blast sent debris flying in all directions.
The convoy is moving in the direction of the capital.
The current flows in a south-easterly direction.
The ride in the reverse direction is a mere $4.
The runway was constructed in a north-south direction.
They were both going in the same direction.
Turn the dial in a clockwise direction.
Unfortunately, we were going in the wrong direction.
We both walked off in separate directions.
What happens if you reverse the direction of the current?
When sailing, keep a constant check on changes in wind direction.
Which direction do we have to take?
a house oriented exactly to the cardinal directions
He ran off in the direction of the river.
I realized we were travelling in the wrong direction.
The car was going in the other direction.
I had researched the average speed and direction of winds and currents along the route.
There was shriek of laughter from the direction of Sarah's room.
The report gives a brief nod in the direction of green issues before coming down firmly on the side of the market.

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

same
different
opposing
…

verb + direction

take
change
reverse
…

preposition

from a/the direction
in a/the direction

phrases

the direction of flow
the direction of movement
the direction of travel
…

See full entry

instructions

[countable, usually plural] instructions about how to do something, where to go, etc.

Let's stop and ask for directions.
directions to something A farmer gave us directions to the town.
directions for something With all pesticides, follow the directions for use carefully.
directions for doing something Simple directions for assembling the model are printed on the box.

Extra Examples

It's a local landmark, often used when giving directions to the town.
Are there any directions for putting up the tent?
Each card has step-by-step directions on one side.
Each chapter includes easy-to-follow directions for a variety of activities.
Follow label directions for best results.
It's ever so easy to cook. You just follow the directions on the packet.
Just follow the online directions to take the quiz.
Can you give me directions for getting to John's?
Can you give me directions to the post office?
I'm always being asked for directions.
If you want to come, I can send you directions.
internet sites that offer everything from driving directions to subway maps
Isabel's directions are always very precise.
She'd been given pretty clear directions, so she found the hotel easily.
The teacher gives specific directions and corrects your pose.
We got directions to the hall from a man in the town.
signs providing directions to the new concert hall.

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

clear
good
precise
…

verb + direction

ask
ask for
give somebody
…

preposition

direction for
direction to

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development

[countable, uncountable] the general way in which a person or thing develops

The exhibition provides evidence of several new directions in her work.
I am very unhappy with the direction the club is taking.
in a… direction He wants to take the company in a different direction.
Do you feel your career is heading/headed in the right direction?
It's only a small improvement, but at least it's a step in the right direction.
in the direction of something The industry will continue to move in the direction of more automation.
Do you think this represents a radical change of direction for the president?

Extra Examples

They are debating the future direction of the party.
The case was beginning to take a new direction.
the strategic direction of the company
the predicted direction of climate change in the near term
the debate about the future direction of socialism
a step to change your life in a positive direction
We have to nudge politicians in the right direction.
At least things are moving in the right direction now.
I'm uncertain about the general direction of the project.
This points to a promising new direction for cancer research.
The company needed to shift direction if it was going to survive.
I felt the company was headed in a positive direction.
America has not moved in the expected direction.
First determine the direction of your expected business growth.
These incentives should move the industry in the desired direction.
His understanding of our business will further strengthen our strategic direction.
The proposals aim to set a new direction for local government.
While he was studying in Paris, his thinking suddenly veered off in a new direction.
The recommendations indicate possible directions for further studies.
The party must take a new direction if it is to survive.
The new law is undoubtedly a step in the right direction, but it doesn't go far enough.
She's a young woman, determining the direction of her life.
The book signals a shift in direction from her earlier novels.
The first step in this direction will be a discussion with the unions.
The story does not go in any particular direction.
We can help companies assess the speed and direction of technological change.
It is hard to know which direction the Church will take.
The market is moving primarily in one direction.
These figures may have to be revised in an upward direction.
He feels that his music is going in the same direction as that of his American counterparts.
It's time for me to change direction and try to find a new job.
The benefits of new technology seem to be all in one direction.
We are pulled in opposing directions by our emotions.
There are different considerations, often pulling in different directions.
This was a major change of direction for Britain's foreign policy.

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

new
right
wrong
…

verb + direction

take
change
shift
…

phrases

a change of direction
a shift in direction
a step in… direction
…

See full entry

where from

[countable] the general position a person or thing comes or develops from

Support came from an unexpected direction.
Let us approach the subject from a different direction.

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

same
different
opposing
…

verb + direction

take
change
reverse
…

preposition

from a/the direction
in a/the direction

phrases

the direction of flow
the direction of movement
the direction of travel
…

See full entry

purpose

[uncountable] a purpose; an aim

We are looking for somebody with a clear sense of direction.
Once again her life felt lacking in direction.

Extra Examples

the critical decisions that shape the direction of our lives
There seems to be no clear direction in policy.
Do not let the discussion fragment into a desultory conversation with no clear direction.

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

clear

verb + direction

be lacking in
lack

phrases

a sense of direction

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control

[uncountable] the art of managing or guiding somebody/something

She was entrusted with the direction of the project.
under the direction of somebody All work was produced by the students under the direction of John Williams.

Extra Examples

All such research is under government direction.
They work under the direction of a senior manager.
The new workers need direction from a supervisor.
The teacher provided clear direction, but allowed children some autonomy.
There was a lack of central direction in the service.
The monarch looks to the archbishop for spiritual direction.

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

clear
strategic
spiritual
…

verb + direction

give somebody
provide (somebody with)

preposition

under somebody’s direction
direction from

See full entry

film/movie

[uncountable] the instructions given by somebody directing a film or play

There is some clever direction and the film is very well shot.

see also stage directionTopics Film and theatrec1

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

clear
good
precise
…

verb + direction

ask
ask for
give somebody
…

preposition

direction for
direction to

See full entry

Word Originlate Middle English (in sense (2)): from Latin directio(n-), from the verb dirigere, from di- ‘distinctly’ or de- ‘down’ + regere ‘put straight’.

Idioms

pull in different/opposite directions

to have different aims that cannot be achieved together without causing problems
- There are different considerations, often pulling in different directions.

单词	direction
释义	direction noun OPAL WOPAL S /dəˈrekʃn/, /daɪˈrekʃn/ /dəˈrekʃn/, /daɪˈrekʃn/ Idioms jump to other results where to [countable, uncountable] the general position a person or thing moves or points towards in the direction of something They headed in the direction of the village. in somebody's direction She pointed in my direction. in the/a … direction They hit a truck coming in the opposite direction. The road was blocked in both directions. The aircraft was flying in a northerly direction. in the right/wrong direction When the police arrived, the crowd scattered in all directions. Has the wind changed direction? I lost all sense of direction (= I didn't know which way to go). Extra Examples A scanner deflects the laser beam in horizontal and vertical directions. Dan followed the direction the sign had pointed. He started to run in a random direction. I can't come with you, but I can point you in the general direction. I didn't see the accident because I was facing in the opposite direction. I don't have much sense of direction. I fired in the general direction of the officer's head, and missed. I prefer to be facing the direction of travel. I was being pushed in one direction. She followed the direction of his gaze. I measured the distance and compass direction between successive positions. People came running from all directions. She shoved Sarah in a general forward direction. She stalked away, in no particular direction. People passed by without a glance in her direction. Suddenly, the wind switched directions. The adults gazed in the direction indicated. The blast sent debris flying in all directions. The convoy is moving in the direction of the capital. The current flows in a south-easterly direction. The ride in the reverse direction is a mere $4. The runway was constructed in a north-south direction. They were both going in the same direction. Turn the dial in a clockwise direction. Unfortunately, we were going in the wrong direction. We both walked off in separate directions. What happens if you reverse the direction of the current? When sailing, keep a constant check on changes in wind direction. Which direction do we have to take? a house oriented exactly to the cardinal directions He ran off in the direction of the river. I realized we were travelling in the wrong direction. The car was going in the other direction. I had researched the average speed and direction of winds and currents along the route. There was shriek of laughter from the direction of Sarah's room. The report gives a brief nod in the direction of green issues before coming down firmly on the side of the market. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective same different opposing … verb + direction take change reverse … preposition from a/the direction in a/the direction phrases the direction of flow the direction of movement the direction of travel … See full entry instructions [countable, usually plural] instructions about how to do something, where to go, etc. Let's stop and ask for directions. directions to something A farmer gave us directions to the town. directions for something With all pesticides, follow the directions for use carefully. directions for doing something Simple directions for assembling the model are printed on the box. Extra Examples It's a local landmark, often used when giving directions to the town. Are there any directions for putting up the tent? Each card has step-by-step directions on one side. Each chapter includes easy-to-follow directions for a variety of activities. Follow label directions for best results. It's ever so easy to cook. You just follow the directions on the packet. Just follow the online directions to take the quiz. Can you give me directions for getting to John's? Can you give me directions to the post office? I'm always being asked for directions. If you want to come, I can send you directions. internet sites that offer everything from driving directions to subway maps Isabel's directions are always very precise. She'd been given pretty clear directions, so she found the hotel easily. The teacher gives specific directions and corrects your pose. We got directions to the hall from a man in the town. signs providing directions to the new concert hall. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective clear good precise … verb + direction ask ask for give somebody … preposition direction for direction to See full entry development [countable, uncountable] the general way in which a person or thing develops The exhibition provides evidence of several new directions in her work. I am very unhappy with the direction the club is taking. in a… direction He wants to take the company in a different direction. Do you feel your career is heading/headed in the right direction? It's only a small improvement, but at least it's a step in the right direction. in the direction of something The industry will continue to move in the direction of more automation. Do you think this represents a radical change of direction for the president? Extra Examples They are debating the future direction of the party. The case was beginning to take a new direction. the strategic direction of the company the predicted direction of climate change in the near term the debate about the future direction of socialism a step to change your life in a positive direction We have to nudge politicians in the right direction. At least things are moving in the right direction now. I'm uncertain about the general direction of the project. This points to a promising new direction for cancer research. The company needed to shift direction if it was going to survive. I felt the company was headed in a positive direction. America has not moved in the expected direction. First determine the direction of your expected business growth. These incentives should move the industry in the desired direction. His understanding of our business will further strengthen our strategic direction. The proposals aim to set a new direction for local government. While he was studying in Paris, his thinking suddenly veered off in a new direction. The recommendations indicate possible directions for further studies. The party must take a new direction if it is to survive. The new law is undoubtedly a step in the right direction, but it doesn't go far enough. She's a young woman, determining the direction of her life. The book signals a shift in direction from her earlier novels. The first step in this direction will be a discussion with the unions. The story does not go in any particular direction. We can help companies assess the speed and direction of technological change. It is hard to know which direction the Church will take. The market is moving primarily in one direction. These figures may have to be revised in an upward direction. He feels that his music is going in the same direction as that of his American counterparts. It's time for me to change direction and try to find a new job. The benefits of new technology seem to be all in one direction. We are pulled in opposing directions by our emotions. There are different considerations, often pulling in different directions. This was a major change of direction for Britain's foreign policy. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective new right wrong … verb + direction take change shift … phrases a change of direction a shift in direction a step in… direction … See full entry where from [countable] the general position a person or thing comes or develops from Support came from an unexpected direction. Let us approach the subject from a different direction. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective same different opposing … verb + direction take change reverse … preposition from a/the direction in a/the direction phrases the direction of flow the direction of movement the direction of travel … See full entry purpose [uncountable] a purpose; an aim We are looking for somebody with a clear sense of direction. Once again her life felt lacking in direction. Extra Examples the critical decisions that shape the direction of our lives There seems to be no clear direction in policy. Do not let the discussion fragment into a desultory conversation with no clear direction. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective clear verb + direction be lacking in lack phrases a sense of direction See full entry control [uncountable] the art of managing or guiding somebody/something She was entrusted with the direction of the project. under the direction of somebody All work was produced by the students under the direction of John Williams. Extra Examples All such research is under government direction. They work under the direction of a senior manager. The new workers need direction from a supervisor. The teacher provided clear direction, but allowed children some autonomy. There was a lack of central direction in the service. The monarch looks to the archbishop for spiritual direction. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective clear strategic spiritual … verb + direction give somebody provide (somebody with) preposition under somebody’s direction direction from See full entry film/movie [uncountable] the instructions given by somebody directing a film or play There is some clever direction and the film is very well shot. see also stage directionTopics Film and theatrec1 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective clear good precise … verb + direction ask ask for give somebody … preposition direction for direction to See full entry Word Originlate Middle English (in sense (2)): from Latin directio(n-), from the verb dirigere, from di- ‘distinctly’ or de- ‘down’ + regere ‘put straight’. Idioms pull in different/opposite directions to have different aims that cannot be achieved together without causing problems There are different considerations, often pulling in different directions.
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