“rection”

A particle used for marking the following verb as an infinitive.

Because.

In the state of being active, functioning or operating.

In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around.

Designating the side of the body which is positioned to the east if one is facing north, the side on which the heart is not located in most humans. This arrow points to the reader's right: →

In a direction away from the speaker or other reference point.

From a higher position to a lower one; downwards.

Action given to provide assistance; aid.

In a contrary direction to.

From a place, hence.

Designating the side of the body toward the west when one is facing north; the side of the body on which the heart is located in most humans; the opposite of right. This arrow points to the reader's left: ←

Coming next, either in sequence or in time.

The direction towards the pole to the right-hand side of someone facing east, specifically 180°, or (on another celestial object) the direction towards the pole lying on the southern side of the invariable plane.

Of considerable or relatively great size or extent.

The direction towards the pole to the left-hand side of someone facing east, specifically 0°, or (on another celestial object) the direction towards the pole lying on the northern side of the invariable plane.

The direction opposite to that of the earth's rotation, specifically 270°.

The foremost side of something or the end that faces the direction it normally moves.

The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.

A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.

To change direction.

A type of trailer hitch, which consists of a horseshoe-shaped plate on a multidirectional pivot, with a locking pin to couple with the kingpin of a truck trailer.

To secure (something).

To reverse direction and retrace one's steps.