No. 445 in Italian
direzione
"Direzione" means "direction" or "management" in English.
In a sentence
La direzione del vento è verso nord.
The direction of the wind is towards the north.
In this sentence, 'direzione' is used to describe the orientation or path in which the wind is moving.
Dobbiamo parlare con la direzione dell'azienda riguardo al nostro progetto.
We need to talk to the management of the company about our project.
Here, 'direzione' refers to the management or leadership of a company, highlighting its use as a noun for an organizational role.
Ha scelto una nuova direzione nella sua carriera.
He/she has chosen a new direction in his/her career.
In this example, 'direzione' abstractly describes a course or path taken, particularly in a metaphorical sense such as a life or career choice.
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