directions

British

/ daɪ-, dɪˈrɛkʃənz /

plural noun

(sometimes singular) instructions for doing something or for reaching a place

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For him, the data centre project is born of "infatuation with all things digital" and "developing AI at breakneck speed in all directions".

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

It said the ship's crew had failed "to comply with directions from US forces multiple times over a 24-hour period".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

I was in one of two equipment shops at Trump National Doral Miami not because I was in the market for Trump-branded golf balls—I was looking for directions.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

The court is expected to give further directions on the case on Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

I want to run in eight directions and throw things and scream and take a nap and pull my hair out all at once, but I don’t have those options, so I just…don’t.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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