direction

Universal Words noun where to 1 [C,U] the general position a person or thing moves or points towards: Tom went off in the direction of the post office. * She glanced in his direction. * The aircraft was flying in a northerly direction. * The road was blocked in both directions. * They hit a truck coming in the opposite direction. * Has the wind changed direction? * When the police arrived, the crowd scattered in all directions. * I lost all sense of direction (= I didn't know which way to go). development 2 [C,U] 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. * It's only a small improvement but at least it's a step in the right direction. where from 3 [C] 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. purpose 4 [U] a purpose; an aim: We are looking for somebody with a clear sense of direction. * Once again her life felt lacking in direction. instructions 5 [C,usually pl.] instructions about how to do sth, where to go, etc: Let's stop and ask for directions. * Simple directions for assembling the model are printed on the box. control 6 [U] the art of managing or guiding sb/sth: All work was produced by the students under the direction of John Williams. * She was entrusted with the direction of the project. film / movie 7 [U] the instructions given by sb directing a film/movie: There is some clever direction and the film is very well shot.