direction

1. (countable, uncountable) A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).
2. (countable, uncountable) A general trend for future action.
3. (countable, uncountable) Guidance, instruction.
4. (countable, uncountable) The work of the director in cinema or theater; the skill of directing a film, play etc.
5. (countable, dated, uncountable) The body of persons who guide or manage a matter; the directorate.
6. (archaic, countable, uncountable) A person's address.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: direccioun

In summary

From Middle English direccioun, from Old French direccion, from Latin dīrēctiō. Equivalent to direct + -ion.

Synonyms

side

command

instruction

management

order

way

guidance

control

course

administration

supervision

orientation

leadership

trend

place

injunction

counsel

region

tendency

charge

government

quarter

path

🛣️

line

part

advice

route

rule

address

aim

superintendence

heading

regulation

precept

ordinance

distance

commission

guide

steering

counselling

bearing

cardinal point

towards

area

hand

✋

lead

suggestion

focus

point of the compass

bidding

Sentences

Please read my proposal for the future direction of the business .

Harry Styles was a member of the boy band One Direction .

And the sand and gravel had been flung violently in every direction .