انگلیسی

direction

gb/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/ us/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
A2 انگلیسی
~ 1000
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
اسم A2 entity
1

instructions or guidance

Words or signs that tell you what to do or where to go.

الگوی کاربرد: to give [someone] direction
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'direction' (information) with 'address' (exact location).
هم‌معنی‌ها
instruction (More formal and often used for step-by-step guidance.)
متضادها
misdirection (Guidance that is wrong or misleading.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
give directions |follow directions |clear directions |written directions |ask for directions
موضوع‌ها
daily life |navigation |communication |travel |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • The teacher gave clear directions for the assignment.
  • Can you give me directions to the nearest gas station?
  • Follow the directions on the package carefully.
  • She asked for directions to the museum.
  • The signposts provide directions for hikers.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • He gave me directions to the bus stop.
  • Please follow the directions on the box.
  • I asked a man for directions.
  • The map shows directions to the park.
اسم A2 relation
2

course or orientation of movement

The way something moves, points, or faces.

الگوی کاربرد: in the direction of [something]
اشتباه رایج:
Some learners confuse 'direction' with 'destination', which is the final place, not the path taken.
هم‌معنی‌ها
orientation (Often used in technical or formal contexts for position relative to surroundings.)
متضادها
opposite way (Completely different course from the intended one.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
change direction |wrong direction |opposite direction |in this direction
موضوع‌ها
navigation |travel |geography |space |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • The plane changed direction suddenly.
  • We walked in the direction of the beach.
  • He looked in my direction but said nothing.
  • The river flows in a northerly direction.
  • Traffic was moving in both directions.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The train goes in that direction.
  • She turned in my direction.
  • We walked in the direction of the school.
  • The wind changed direction.
اسم B1 action
3

management or supervision

The work of leading or guiding a group or activity.

الگوی کاربرد: under the direction of [someone]
هم‌معنی‌ها
leadership (Focuses more on inspiring and guiding people rather than control.)
متضادها
mismanagement (Poor control or handling of a group or activity.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
under the direction of |strong direction |artistic direction
موضوع‌ها
business |arts |work |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • The project was completed under her direction.
  • He took over the direction of the company last year.
  • The film's success owes much to the director's strong direction.
  • Under his direction, the team improved greatly.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The play was under her direction.
  • He gave good direction to the team.
  • We worked under his direction.
  • The movie had great direction.
اسم B2 entity
4

sense of purpose or aim

A plan or goal that guides what you do in life.

الگوی کاربرد: have a sense of direction in [life/career]
هم‌معنی‌ها
goal (A specific thing you want to achieve, rather than general guidance.)
متضادها
aimlessness (Lack of any clear purpose or plan.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
sense of direction |clear direction in life
موضوع‌ها
self-development |psychology |emotions |education |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • After college, she felt lost and without direction.
  • He finally found a new direction for his career.
  • Good leaders provide direction for their teams.
  • Meditation helped him gain a sense of direction.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • I need more direction in my life.
  • She found a new direction at work.
  • He has no clear direction now.
  • They want more direction from the boss.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
direction
IPA
GB/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
US/dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
هجاها و تکیه
dir - ec - tion (۳ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ec)
صورت‌های واژه
Noun
  • Base: direction
  • Plural: direction, directions
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
directions noun
Core family
direct verb A2 directly adverb A2 director noun B1
Related words
directional adjective redirect verb B2 directive noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
indirect adjective B2 indirectly adverb B1 directionless adjective
Advanced or less common
directness noun misdirect verb
عبارت‌ها

change direction

1
/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ dɪɹˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase

alter course or path taken

To start going a different way, either physically or in plans.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • Your research is going in the right direction now.
  • This feedback will help us move in the right direction.

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