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directive

gb/dɪɹˈɛktɪv/ us/dɪɹˈɛktɪv/
B2 الإنجليزية
~ 6300
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم B2 entity
1

official instruction or order

An official order from someone in power that tells people what they must do.

نمط الاستخدام: a directive from [authority] to [someone] to [do something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners often confuse “directive” with “direction.” “Directions” are step-by-step instructions (for example, how to go somewhere or how to use a machine). A “directive” is usually a single formal order from an authority. Also, learners sometimes say *“do a directive”* instead of *“issue a directive”* or *“follow a directive.”*
المرادفات
order (More general and slightly more common in everyday speech; can be less formal than “directive”.) | instruction (Focuses more on explaining what to do; may sound less strict or legal than “directive”.) | mandate (Emphasizes authority and obligation, often used in legal or political contexts.)
الأضداد
suggestion (Implies advice with no obligation, the opposite of a binding directive.) | recommendation (Something advised but not required, unlike an enforceable directive.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
issue a directive |follow a directive |government directive |court directive |company directive |legally binding directive
الموضوعات
law |business |government |politics
أمثلة
  • The health ministry issued a new directive requiring all hospitals to report infection rates monthly.
  • Under the court’s directive, the company must pay compensation to all affected customers.
  • Employees are expected to follow any safety directive given by their supervisor.
  • The school board released a directive banning the use of mobile phones during class.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • The manager gave a directive to close the office early.
  • Workers must follow the safety directive at all times.
  • The government sent a directive to all schools.
  • The company issued a directive to work from home.
اسم technical C1 entity
2

document about future medical care

A legal paper that says what medical care a person wants or does not want in the future if they cannot speak or choose at that time.

نمط الاستخدام: an advance directive about [treatment or care]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may think this use of “directive” is just any order, but here it almost always refers to a formal legal document about future medical care, often in the phrase “advance directive.”
المرادفات
living will (Common term in everyday language; a type of advance directive focused on end-of-life treatment.)
الأضداد
no directive (Refers to the absence of any formal written instructions about future medical care.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
advance directive |medical directive |end-of-life directive |sign a directive |honor the directive
الموضوعات
health |law |daily_life
أمثلة
  • She completed an advance directive to make sure her family knows her wishes about life support.
  • Hospital staff must check whether a patient has a medical directive before starting certain treatments.
  • His directive clearly states that he does not want to be kept alive on a ventilator indefinitely.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • My grandmother signed a medical directive at the hospital.
  • The doctor asked if I have an advance directive.
  • This directive tells the hospital what care he wants at the end of his life.
اسم C1 entity
3

general guiding instruction or aim

A general rule or goal from leaders that shows what people should try to do, but does not explain every step.

نمط الاستخدام: a broad directive to [do something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes expect a “directive” to include detailed steps. In this sense, it is often only a broad goal or rule, and the details are decided later by managers or teams.
المرادفات
guideline (Emphasizes advice and general direction; often sounds slightly less strict than “directive.”) | policy (Stresses a standing rule or approach rather than a single instruction.) | framework (Highlights the structure for decisions, not a specific instruction, but overlaps in strategic contexts.)
الأضداد
detail (A small, specific piece of information, as opposed to a broad guiding directive.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
broad directive |strategic directive |policy directive |overall directive |organizational directive
الموضوعات
business |politics |work |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The CEO set a clear directive to focus on renewable energy projects over the next five years.
  • Under the new policy directive, departments are expected to reduce travel costs by ten percent.
  • The team’s work is shaped by a strategic directive to improve customer satisfaction.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • The company has a directive to grow in Asian markets.
  • Our boss gave a broad directive to cut costs this year.
  • The government’s main directive is to protect the environment.
adjective C1 property
4

giving clear instructions or control

Describes a way of leading, teaching, or helping where one person clearly tells others what to do and guides their actions.

نمط الاستخدام: a directive [style / approach / leader / role]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse “directive” (adjective) with “direct” (adjective). A “direct” person speaks in a clear, honest way, while a “directive” person or style focuses on giving instructions and controlling actions.
المرادفات
authoritative (Suggests confident control and clear expectations; may sound more positive or neutral depending on context.) | controlling (Carries a more negative tone, implying too much control, whereas “directive” can be neutral or professional.) | prescriptive (Focuses on telling people exactly what they should do or how they should do it, similar in formal tone.)
الأضداد
non-directive (Technical opposite, especially in therapy or counseling, where the professional does not lead or tell the client what to do.) | hands-off (Describes a style with very little guidance or control, the opposite of a directive style.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
directive leadership |directive style |directive approach |highly directive |directive parenting |directive therapy
الموضوعات
business |psychology |work |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • Her leadership style is very directive; she gives the team clear tasks and deadlines every week.
  • The counselor decided to use a more directive approach, offering specific advice rather than just listening.
  • In early childhood education, some teachers prefer a directive role, while others allow children to explore more freely.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • He is a very directive manager and tells everyone what to do.
  • The coach used a directive style and gave clear instructions to each player.
  • Some students like a directive teacher who explains every step.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
directive
IPA
GB/dɪɹˈɛktɪv/
US/dɪɹˈɛktɪv/
المقاطع والنبر
dir - ect - ive (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ect)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
  • Base: directive
Noun
  • Base: directive
  • Plural: directives
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
directives noun
Core family
direct verb A2 direction noun A2 directly adverb A2 director noun B1
Related words
directness noun redirect verb B2
Negative and opposite forms
indirect adjective B2 indirectly adverb B1
Advanced or less common
directional adjective directorial adjective
التعبيرات

advance directive

1
/ədvˈæns dɪɹˈɛktɪv/
fixed phrase

written wishes for future treatment

A legal document that says what medical care a person wants or does not want in the future if they cannot speak or decide for themselves.

أمثلة
  • The hospital gave her forms to create an advance directive before her surgery.
  • Having an advance directive can help families make difficult medical decisions more easily.

EU directive

1
/ˈi jˈu dɪɹˈɛktɪv/
fixed phrase technical

European Union legal instruction

A kind of law from the European Union that tells member countries what goals they must meet but lets them decide how to meet them.

أمثلة
  • The new EU directive on data privacy affects companies all over Europe.
  • Member states have two years to bring their national laws in line with the EU directive.

follow a directive

1
/fˈɑloʊ ə dɪɹˈɛktɪv/
fixed phrase

obey an official instruction

To do what an official order or instruction tells you to do.

أمثلة
  • All staff must follow the directive on data protection without exception.
  • The soldiers were punished because they failed to follow a direct directive from their commander.

in accordance with a directive

1
/ˈɪn əkˈɔɹdəns wˈɪθ ə dɪɹˈɛktɪv/
fixed phrase formal

in obedience to an official order

Done in a way that follows an official order or rule.

أمثلة
  • The documents were destroyed in accordance with a directive from the security committee.
  • All changes must be made in accordance with the directive issued by the central bank.

issue a directive

1
/ˈɪʃu ə dɪɹˈɛktɪv/
fixed phrase

formally give an official order

To officially give an order or instruction, usually from a government, court, or company leader.

أمثلة
  • The minister plans to issue a directive banning single-use plastics in government offices.
  • The company issued a directive requiring all employees to change their passwords every three months.
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