Collocation
give directions
Definition
to tell someone how to get to a place by describing the route
'give directions' is a common English collocation. to tell someone how to get to a place by describing the route
give + directions (+ to + someone) (+ to + place)
“Could you give directions to the nearest subway station?”
Examples
- Can you _____ directions to the museum from here?
- He _____ directions to the taxi driver using landmarks.
- The receptionist will _____ directions to the conference room.
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- I’m terrible at _____ directions in a new city.
- Could you please _____ directions more slowly?
- They _____ directions over the phone, but I still got lost.
- The guide _____ clear directions for getting back to the hotel.
- I asked a local to _____ directions, but the streets all looked the same.
- Before the hike, the ranger _____ directions about which trail to follow at the fork.
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