| Level | A2 |
|---|---|
| Kind | noun |
| Front | direction |
| IPA | /dəˈrekʃn ; dɪ- ; daɪ- / noun |
| Back | yön, taraf yönerge, yol tarifi |
| Back 2 | direction (noun) /dəˈrekʃn
; dɪ- ; daɪ- / noun
1 [countable,
uncountable]
the path, line or way
along which a person or thing is moving, looking, pointing, developing, etc.
yön, taraf
When we reached the main road, we weren't
sure which direction to go in.
A woman was seen running in the
direction of the station.
We met him coming in the opposite
direction.
People began arriving from all
directions.
I think the new speed limit is still too
high, but it's a step in the right direction.
I think the wind has changed direction.
I've got such a hopeless sense of
direction – I'm always getting lost.
2 [countable,
uncountable]
a purpose; an aim
yön, amaç
I want a career that gives me a (sense of)
direction in life.
3 [usually
plural]
information or
instructions about how to do sth or how to get to a place
yönerge;
yol
tarifi
I'll give you directions to
my house.
We got lost and had to stop and ask for
directions.
ASKING FOR AND GIVING DIRECTIONS
Excuse
me, is there a bank near here?
Can
you tell me the way to the (nearest) station?
Turn
right at the T-junction.
Turn
left at the crossroads.
Go
straight on at the traffic lights.
Take
the third exit at the roundabout.
Take
the second left.
It's
on the right, next to the museum.
It's
opposite the library.
You
can't miss it!
4 [uncountable]
the act of managing or
controlling sth
yönetim, idare
This department is under the direction of
Mrs Walters.
the direction of a play/film
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