American English
/dɚˈɛk.ʃn̩/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
The way in which a person or thing moves, points, or faces.
“Direction” is usually pronounced “duh-REK-shun” (/dɚˈɛkʃn̩/). In American English, you may also hear “dye-REK-shun” (/daɪˈɹɛkʃɪn/); both are correct.
The way in which a person or thing moves, points, or faces.
The wind suddenly changed direction.
She walked in the direction of the river.
change direction · opposite direction · right direction
move in the direction of + place
change direction
Information that tells you how to get somewhere or how to do something.
Can you give me directions to the airport?
I followed the directions on the package.
For route help or step-by-step instructions, use directions in the plural, not usually direction.
give directions · follow directions · ask for directions · driving directions
give + someone + directions to + place
ask for directions to + place
Guidance about what to do, or the course chosen for a person, group, or project.
The team needs clear direction from its manager.
The new plan took the company in a different direction.
clear direction · strategic direction · new direction · provide direction
give + someone + direction
take + something + in a new direction
The work of planning and controlling how a film, play, or show is made or performed.
The film received praise for its direction.
She studied film direction in college.
film direction · creative direction
the direction of + film or play
work under the direction of + person
Toward a good result or goal.
Your work is going in the right direction.
The ability to know where you are and which way to go.
I have a poor sense of direction.
Toward the other side or the other way.
The bus is going in the opposite direction.