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have direction
[hæv dɪˈrɛkʃən]
verb phrase
ter direção
1.
to move or be aimed toward a specific point or goal
The arrow has direction toward the target.
A seta tem direção em relação ao alvo.
2.
to have a clear purpose or goal; to be purposeful
His life finally has direction after years of uncertainty.
Sua vida finalmente tem direção depois de anos de incerteza.
3.
to be guided or controlled in a particular way
The project has direction under the new manager's leadership.
O projeto tem direção sob a liderança do novo gerente.
Synonyms
have purpose
have aim
have goal
be purposeful
be goal-oriented
Antonyms
be aimless
lack direction
be directionless
be purposeless
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ter direção
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ter direção
standard usage
São Paulo
ter rumo
alternative more colloquial expression
Portugal
ter direção
standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
have a sense of direction
know where one is going
have one's act together
be on track
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