noun
la direzione
direction
Percorso o verso in cui qualcosa o qualcuno si muove o guarda.
Definition & meaning
Direzione can mean:
- Direction: the way in which someone or something moves or faces.
- Management or leadership: the act of directing an organization, activity, or performance.
- Management or head office: the people in charge of an organization, or their office.
- Conducting: the leadership of an orchestra or musical performance.
Grammar & Word origin
A feminine noun: la direzione; plural le direzioni.
It comes from Latin directio, related to directing or guiding. It is connected to the Italian verb dirigere , “to direct” or “to manage.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- guida means “guidance” or “leadership,” emphasizing the act of guiding.
- gestione means “management,” emphasizing the practical administration of something.
- orientamento means “orientation” or “bearing,” often emphasizing position or alignment rather than movement.
- opposizione means “opposition.” It can contrast with the idea of supporting a leadership, but it is not a general antonym of direzione.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Puoi indicarmi la direzione della stazione?noun
Can you show me the direction to the station?
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