direction
gb/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/ us/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1000
utasítás, útbaigazítás, útmutatás, irány, irányítás, rendezés, vezetés, cél, céltudatosság
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
A2
1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'direction' (information) with 'address' (exact location).
Σημασία
instructions or guidance
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
give directions
|follow directions
|clear directions
|written directions
|ask for directions
Συνώνυμα
instruction (More formal and often used for step-by-step guidance.)
Αντώνυμα
misdirection (Guidance that is wrong or misleading.)
Θέματα
daily life
|navigation
|communication
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
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.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
A2
2
irány
A2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners confuse 'direction' with 'destination', which is the final place, not the path taken.
Σημασία
course or orientation of movement
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
change direction
|wrong direction
|opposite direction
|in this direction
Συνώνυμα
orientation (Often used in technical or formal contexts for position relative to surroundings.)
Αντώνυμα
opposite way (Completely different course from the intended one.)
Θέματα
navigation
|travel
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
The way something moves, points, or faces.
The course or line along which someone or something moves, points, or faces.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B1
3
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Σημασία
management or supervision
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
under the direction of
|strong direction
|artistic direction
Συνώνυμα
leadership (Focuses more on inspiring and guiding people rather than control.)
Αντώνυμα
mismanagement (Poor control or handling of a group or activity.)
Θέματα
business
|arts
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
The work of leading or guiding a group or activity.
The act of controlling, managing, or guiding an activity, organization, or performance.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
4
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Σημασία
sense of purpose or aim
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
sense of direction
|clear direction in life
Συνώνυμα
goal (A specific thing you want to achieve, rather than general guidance.)
Αντώνυμα
aimlessness (Lack of any clear purpose or plan.)
Θέματα
self-development
|psychology
|emotions
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
A plan or goal that guides what you do in life.
A general aim, purpose, or focus guiding someone's actions or life.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
direction
IPA
GB/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
US/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
dir - ec - tion (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ec)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: direction
- Plural: direction, directions
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
directions
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
directness
noun
misdirect
verb
Εκφράσεις
change direction
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
alter course or path taken
To start going a different way, either physically or in plans.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- Your research is going in the right direction now.
- This feedback will help us move in the right direction.