direction
di·rec·tion / diˈrekshən; dī-/ • n. 1. a course along which someone or something moves: she set off in the opposite direction | the storm was expected to take a more northwesterly direction. ∎ the course that must be taken in order to reach a destination: he had a terrible sense of direction. ∎ a point to or from which a person or thing moves or faces: a house with views in all directions | fig. support came from an unexpected direction. ∎ a general way in which someone or something is developing: new directions in painting and architecture | any dialogue between them is a step in the right direction | it is time to change direction and find a new job. ∎ general aim or purpose: the campaign's lack of direction.2. the management or guidance of someone or something: under his direction, the college has developed an international reputation. ∎ the work of supervising and controlling the actors and other staff in a movie, play, or other production. ∎ (directions) instructions on how to reach a destination or about how to do something: Preston gave him directions to a restaurant directions for making puff pastry. ∎ an authoritative order or command: to suggest that members of Congress would take direction on how to vote is an affront.