directions

British

/ daɪ-, dɪˈrɛkʃənz /

plural noun

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

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Example Sentences

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Instead of increasing together, the two properties moved in opposite directions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Russia's Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and army chief Valery Gerasimov have been instructed to "cease hostilities in all directions during this period", the Kremlin said.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a truce for Orthodox Easter, with Vladimir Putin saying he's ordered Russian troops to cease fire "in all directions" this weekend.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

When a golfer swings, the upper body and hips twist quickly in opposite directions to generate power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The wooden boards reminded Danny of the arrows on his arms, or of intersection signs that pointed in dozens of directions.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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