direction
gb/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/ us/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
A2
English
~ 1000
utasítás, útbaigazítás, útmutatás, irány, irányítás, rendezés, vezetés, cél, céltudatosság
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to give [someone] direction
The teacher gave clear directions for the assignment.
A tanár egyértelmű utasításokat adott a feladathoz.
Can you give me directions to the nearest gas station?
Útba tudnál igazítani a legközelebbi benzinkúthoz?
Follow the directions on the package carefully.
She asked for directions to the museum.
The signposts provide directions for hikers.
Learner examples
He gave me directions to the bus stop.
Útbaigazítást adott a buszmegállóhoz.
Please follow the directions on the box.
Kérjük, kövesse a dobozon található utasításokat.
I asked a man for directions.
The map shows directions to the park.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'direction' (information) with 'address' (exact location).
Meaning
instructions or guidance
Collocations
give directions
|follow directions
|clear directions
|written directions
|ask for directions
Synonyms
instruction (More formal and often used for step-by-step guidance.)
Antonyms
misdirection (Guidance that is wrong or misleading.)
Themes
daily life
|navigation
|communication
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Words or signs that tell you what to do or where to go.
Information or instructions telling someone what to do or how to get somewhere.
NOUN
A2
2
irány
A2
Usage pattern:
in the direction of [something]
The plane changed direction suddenly.
A repülő hirtelen irányt változtatott.
We walked in the direction of the beach.
A strand irányába sétáltunk.
He looked in my direction but said nothing.
The river flows in a northerly direction.
Traffic was moving in both directions.
Learner examples
The train goes in that direction.
A vonat abba az irányba megy.
She turned in my direction.
Az én irányomba fordult.
We walked in the direction of the school.
The wind changed direction.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'direction' with 'destination', which is the final place, not the path taken.
Meaning
course or orientation of movement
Collocations
change direction
|wrong direction
|opposite direction
|in this direction
Synonyms
orientation (Often used in technical or formal contexts for position relative to surroundings.)
Antonyms
opposite way (Completely different course from the intended one.)
Themes
navigation
|travel
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The way something moves, points, or faces.
The course or line along which someone or something moves, points, or faces.
NOUN
B1
3
Usage pattern:
under the direction of [someone]
The project was completed under her direction.
A projekt az ő irányítása alatt készült el.
He took over the direction of the company last year.
Tavaly átvette a vállalat irányítását.
The film's success owes much to the director's strong direction.
Under his direction, the team improved greatly.
Learner examples
The play was under her direction.
A darabot ő rendezte.
He gave good direction to the team.
Jól irányította a csapatot.
We worked under his direction.
The movie had great direction.
Meaning
management or supervision
Collocations
under the direction of
|strong direction
|artistic direction
Synonyms
leadership (Focuses more on inspiring and guiding people rather than control.)
Antonyms
mismanagement (Poor control or handling of a group or activity.)
Themes
business
|arts
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The work of leading or guiding a group or activity.
The act of controlling, managing, or guiding an activity, organization, or performance.
NOUN
B2
4
Usage pattern:
have a sense of direction in [life/career]
After college, she felt lost and without direction.
Az egyetem után elveszettnek és céltalannak érezte magát.
He finally found a new direction for his career.
Végre új irányt talált a karrierjében.
Good leaders provide direction for their teams.
Meditation helped him gain a sense of direction.
Learner examples
I need more direction in my life.
Nagyobb céltudatosságra van szükségem az életemben.
She found a new direction at work.
Új irányt talált a munkájában.
He has no clear direction now.
They want more direction from the boss.
Meaning
sense of purpose or aim
Collocations
sense of direction
|clear direction in life
Synonyms
goal (A specific thing you want to achieve, rather than general guidance.)
Antonyms
aimlessness (Lack of any clear purpose or plan.)
Themes
self-development
|psychology
|emotions
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A plan or goal that guides what you do in life.
A general aim, purpose, or focus guiding someone's actions or life.
Grammar
Dictionary form
direction
IPA
GB/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
US/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
Syllables & stress
dir - ec - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ec)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: direction
- Plural: direction, directions
Word family
Forms
directions
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
directness
noun
misdirect
verb
Expressions
change direction
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
alter course or path taken
To start going a different way, either physically or in plans.
Examples
- We had to change direction because of the storm.
- Halfway through, he decided to change direction with his career.
follow directions
1/fˈɑloʊ dɪɹˈɛkʃənz/
fixed phrase
act according to instructions given
To do what instructions tell you to do.
Examples
- Please follow the directions carefully when taking this medicine.
- He never follows directions and often makes mistakes.
in someone's direction
1/ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌnz dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
toward where someone is located
Toward the place where a person is standing or sitting.
Examples
- She smiled in my direction.
- He threw the ball in her direction.
in the right direction
1/ˈɪn ðə ɹˈaɪt dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
moving toward a good result
Doing something that will help reach the correct goal or answer.
Examples
- Your research is going in the right direction now.
- This feedback will help us move in the right direction.