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main direction

[/meɪn dɪˈrekʃən/]
nounpl: main directions
direção principal
1. the primary or most important direction toward which something moves, points, or is oriented
The main direction of the project is towards sustainability.
A direção principal do projeto é em direção à sustentabilidade.
2. the general course or tendency of movement or development
The main direction of the wind is from north to south.
A direção principal do vento é de norte a sul.
3. the primary axis or orientation in navigation or spatial reference
Head in the main direction indicated by the compass.
Siga na direção principal indicada pela bússola.
Synonyms
primary directionprincipal directionmain coursechief directiondominant direction
Antonyms
secondary directionminor directionopposite direction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
direção principal
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
direção principal
common in business and navigation contexts
Portugal
direção principal
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

point in the main direction
head in the main direction
shift the main direction
change the main direction
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