Collocation
give directions
to tell someone how to get to a place by describing the route
Definition
'give directions' is a common English collocation. to tell someone how to get to a place by describing the route
give + directions (+ to someone)
“Could you give directions to the nearest subway station?”
Examples
- Can you give directions to the museum from here?
- The receptionist gave directions to our hotel on a printed map.
- He stopped to give directions to a lost tourist.
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- If you give directions, mention the big bridge so people do not miss the turn.
- I can give directions, but I do not know the neighborhood very well.
- She gave directions slowly because the caller was driving.
- Please give directions using clear landmarks rather than street names.
- The police officer gave directions around the road closure.
- Before you give directions, make sure you understand where they are starting from.
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