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directions

[/dɪˈrɛkʃənz/]
nounfemininepl: directions
direções
1. instructions on how to reach a destination or how to do something
Can you give me directions to the train station?
Você pode me dar direções para a estação de trem?
2. lines or courses along which something moves or points
The wind is blowing in all directions.
O vento está soprando em todas as direções.
3. management or guidance of something
The project is moving in the right direction under her directions.
O projeto está progredindo na direção certa sob suas orientações.
4. orders or instructions given by someone in authority
Follow the directions on the package carefully.
Siga as instruções da embalagem cuidadosamente.
Synonyms
instructionsguidanceorderscommandsroutespaths

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
direções
most common usage
Brazil
instruções
when referring to instructions or guidelines
Portugal
direções
standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
orientações
when referring to guidance or instructions

Related Idioms & Phrases

ask for directions
give directions
in all directions
sense of direction
change direction
new direction
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