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noun British English pronunciation: direction /dɪˈrekʃ(ə)n/ British English pronunciation: direction /daɪˈrekʃ(ə)n/ 
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pluraldirections
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  1. 1
    [countable] the path that someone or something moves along when going towards a place

    Are you sure we're going in the right direction?

    change direction:

    The wind has changed direction.

    in a southerly/easterly etc direction (=towards the south, east etc):

    The River Leadon flows in a southerly direction.

    in all directions/in every direction:

    The birds scattered in all directions.

    in the direction of someone/something:

    We drove off in the direction of the mountains.

    in the opposite direction:

    I'd give you a lift, but I'm going in the opposite direction.

    a sense of direction (=knowing which way to go):

    Michelle's always getting lost because of her terrible sense of direction.

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    1. a.
      the way that someone or something faces or points towards

      Houses here are built facing an easterly direction.

      in someone's/something's direction:

      People walked by without a look in her direction.

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  2. 2

    directions

     [plural] instructions for doing something or for getting to a place
    follow directions:

    Remember to follow the directions on the label.

    give someone directions to something:

    She gave the driver directions to her house.

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  3. 3
    [countable/uncountable] the general development or progress of someone or something
    direction of:

    He was determined to change the direction of the business.

    a change of direction:

    He was looking for a complete change of direction.

    take a direction:

    Many Labour supporters are unhappy with the direction the party has taken.

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  4. 4
    [uncountable] the feeling of having a definite purpose
    lack direction:

    Your life seems to lack direction.

    have a sense of direction:

    He's always had a strong sense of direction.

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  5. 5
    [uncountable] leadership or management

    Peter was responsible for the general direction of the project.

    under the direction of:

    The building was designed by William Kent, under the personal direction of Henry Richardson.

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  7. 7
    [countable] [usually singular] a point that someone or something comes from or goes to

    I knew it would be pointless to expect any help from his direction.

    The evidence is not conclusive, but it does point in this direction.

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