direction

direzione

Il verso in cui qualcuno o qualcosa si muove, guarda o punta.

In inglese semplice: The way that someone or something moves, faces, or points.

• Go in that direction.
• The wind changed direction.
• Are we walking in the right direction?

Come si usa: in a direction (The car went in the wrong direction.)

Sinonimi: way, bearing

Espressioni comuni: opposite direction, same direction, direction of travel, direction of movement

istruzione, indicazione

Indicazioni su cosa fare, come farlo o come raggiungere un luogo.

In inglese semplice: Instructions explaining what to do, how to do something, or how to reach a place.

• Please read the directions first.
• He gave me directions to the hotel.
• Did you follow the directions on the packet?

Come si usa: directions to somewhere (Could you give me directions to the station?); directions for doing something (The box has directions for making the cake.)

Sinonimi: instruction, guidance

Espressioni comuni: follow a direction, written direction, give a direction

direzione, gestione

Il lavoro di organizzare e controllare un’attività, un gruppo o un’organizzazione.

In inglese semplice: The work of controlling and organizing an activity, group, or organization.

• She took over direction of the project.
• The choir performs under his direction.
• Who is responsible for the artistic direction?

Come si usa: under the direction of someone (The project grew under the direction of a new manager.)

Sinonimi: management, leadership, supervision

Espressioni comuni: under someone’s direction, artistic direction, direction of something

orientamento, guida

Aiuto o consigli che indicano cosa fare o quale obiettivo perseguire.

In inglese semplice: Help or advice that shows someone what to do or which goal to follow.

• I need some direction.
• The team looked to its coach for direction.
• His advice gave my work a clear direction.

Come si usa: direction from someone (She looked for direction from her teacher.)

Sinonimi: guidance, advice

Espressioni comuni: need direction, clear direction, direction from someone