Location

take a left

(also hang a left American English) to turn left Take the next left (=turn left at the next road). • The fast disappearing figures of the two girls waved back then disappeared as the bike took a left hand bend.• A few miles further on, I took a left on to a B road which curved up even higher.• He damn nearly took a left, made a huge detour to the east.• On the back seat the two sherry glasses clinked as Rufus took a left turn rather too sharply.• We took a left on Houston, a left on Sullivan, then we backtracked to MacDougal.

be well/clearly/badly signposted

to be clearly or unclearly shown by signposts The village isn't very well signposted. Follow the signposts for Manchester. • Big Pit is about a male out of Blaenafon on the B4248, and is well signposted. • There are well signposted walks, some of them offering views of the snow-topped Alps.

behind

bɪˈhaɪnd/ ●●● S1 W1 preposition, adverb 1 at or towards the back of a thing or person I turned to speak to the person standing behind me. Someone could easily creep up behind us. The car behind was hooting impatiently. Jane shut the door behind her. The manager was sitting behind a large desk. close behind/not far behind He set off down the road with the rest of us following close behind. ► Don't say 'behind of': He hid behind a chair (NOT behind of a chair). 2 not as successful or not having made as much progress as someone or something else Mark's always behind the rest of his class in mathematics. This victory lifts Ferguson's team into fifth place, nine points behind leaders Norwich. Europe was falling behind in the important field of computer technology. 3 used to say that someone is late in doing what they have to do This work should have been finished yesterday. I'm getting terribly behind. Victor had fallen behind with his mortgage payments after losing his job. an important research project that is already two years behind schedule (=not ready at the time planned) 4 used for talking about the hidden reason for something I wonder what's behind this change of plan. Perhaps a bitter experience lay behind her anger. 5 supporting a person, idea etc The workers are very much behind these proposals. I suppose I'm lucky because my parents were behind me all the way. 6 responsible for a plan, idea etc or for organizing something It was alleged that foreign agents were behind the recent violence. The Rotary Club is behind the fund-raising for the new hospital. 7 if an unpleasant experience or situation is behind you, it no longer upsets you or affects your life Now you can put all these worries behind you. a chance to start a new life and leave all your troubles behind 8 if you have experience behind you, you have gained valuable skills or important qualities that can be used Marjorie is one of the top designers in the business, with years of experience behind her. 9 used when the real facts about a situation or someone's character are hidden by the way things seem or by the way a person behaves We were determined to find the truth behind this mystery. You could see the burning hatred behind Graham's calm manner. 10 if a student stays behind after school or after a lesson, they stay after it has finished THESAURUS behind at or towards the back of something, and often hidden by it The sun went behind a cloud. I got stuck behind a truck on the way to the airport. at the back British English, in (the) back American English behind something, especially a building There's a small garden at the back of the cottage. Their house has a pool in the back. at/to the rear written behind something, especially a building. At/to the rear sounds rather formal and is used especially in written descriptions They parked in a small car park at the rear of the hotel. There is a small seating area to the rear. in the background if someone or something is in the background, it is behind the place where the main activity is happening If you look carefully at the painting, you will see several men sitting at a table in the background. (behind schedule • Interstate 880 opened Tuesday, only three months behind schedule. • First flight was scheduled for December 1963 but due to fuel tank leakage the programme fell well behind schedule. • Home project had fallen behind schedule. • That dredging is now behind schedule. • The Community is therefore currently behind schedule. • Today thousands of commuters were delayed for up to 35 minutes as trains ran behind schedule.) noun [countable] informal the part of your body that you sit on SYN bottom Examples from the Corpus behind • Craig: Cheryl's not so much always behind as all behind. • But Sixo had already melted into the woods before the lash could unfurl itself on his indigo behind. From Longman Business Dictionary be‧hind1 /bɪˈhaɪnd/ adverb be/get/fall behind (with something) to be late making a regular payment or doing work Over 4% of British borrowers are likely to be a month or more behind with their repayments. You may be putting your tenancy at risk if you fall behind with the rent. I can't sleep at night because I'm worried about getting behind with my work. behind2 preposition 1be behind somebody/something to support a person, an idea, or the work they are doing Cabinet Ministers rallied behind the Prime Minister yesterday. 2not as advanced or successful as someone or something else Their social and economic development is so far behind the rest of the world that they can never compete on equal terms. 3behind schedule not arriving or happening at the right time Commuters were delayed for up to 35 minutes as trains ran behind schedule. Contractors who fall behind schedule will incur financial penalties.

down

daʊn/ ●●● S1 W1 adverb, preposition, adjective 1 TO A LOWER POSITION to or towards a lower place or position OPP up David bent down to tie his shoelace. Get down off the table. Tears were streaming down my face. The sun was going down and it would soon be dark. They came running down the stairs. She stood on a balcony looking down into the courtyard. Glancing down the list of runners, I noticed a familiar name. Her hair came down to her waist. Ken fell asleep face down (=with his face towards the ground) on the couch. 2 IN A LOWER PLACE in a lower place or position OPP up We heard the sound of laughter down below. The bathroom is down those stairs. Halfway down the page, there was the item I was looking for. SOUTH in or towards the south OPP up They drove all the way down from Boston to Miami. They sailed down the east coast of Africa. Now he's bought a villa down south. a trip down Mexico way

along the way/line

during a process or experience, or during someone's life I've been lucky, but I've had my share of heartbreak along the way. → along Examples from the Corpus along the way/line • He and Wharton are related somewhere along the line. • There had been other signals along the way. • But along the way Alice Thomas Ellis creates an ironic and vivid portrait of London, brilliantly catching its degradation and waste. • The changes that befall us along the way are just the various experiences that we encounter on our journey. • Somewhere along the line, Harriet felt, she had gone wrong with her daughter's upbringing. • Moving along the line in the figure shows that a rise in one variable is associated with a rise in the other. • Barns were sometimes built with integral aisles, along the lines of a church. • There are quotidian bumps and creases and noteworthy spills all along the way that need attention.

Close

kləʊs $ kloʊs/ ●●● S1 W1 adjective (comparative closer, superlative closest) 1 NEAR not far from someone or something SYN near If you need to buy bread or milk, the closest shop is about a mile away. close to Susan sat on a chair close to the window. I don't mind where we go on vacation as long as it's close to a beach. His eyes were small and close together. There are several accounts of dolphins living in close proximity to humans (=close to humans). The victim had been shot at close range (=from very close). 2 NEAR IN TIME near to something in time close to It was close to 1:15 a.m. close together Our birthdays are quite close together. adverb 1 not far away SYN near Come a little closer, so you can see better. Her father lives quite close by. They were sitting close together on the couch. A variety of good restaurants are close at hand (=very near). James heard footsteps close behind him. Ronnie sped off, with his brother's car following close behind. stay/keep close We must all stay close. hold/draw somebody close (=hold someone against your body) He drew her close to him. ► see thesaurus at near noun British English 1 [singular] used in street names for a road that has only one way in or out Take a left turn into Brown's Close.

junction

the place where two highways or two sets of railroad tracks cross or join ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ ●●○ noun [countable] a place where one road, track etc joins anotherSYN intersection the junction of Abbot Road and Mill Street Junction 5 on the M40 Examples from the Corpus junction • One of Britain's worst rail accidents happened at Clapham Junction. • a highway junction • I live in a block of flats at the junction of Cambridge Road and Kilburn High Street.

straight

streɪt/ ●●● S1 W2 adverb 1 IN A STRAIGHT LINE in a line or direction that is not curved or bent straight ahead/at/down/in front of etc The book is on the table straight in front of you. She was looking straight at me. Terry was so tired he couldn't walk straight. He was sitting with his legs stretched straight out in front of him. adjective (comparative straighter, superlative straightest) 3 IMMEDIATELY immediately, without delay, or without doing anything else firststraight to/up/down/back etc I went straight up to bed. Go straight home and tell your mother.straight after I've got a meeting straight after lunch. I think I should get straight to the point.4 ONE AFTER THE OTHER happening one after the other in a series He's been without sleep now for three days straight. 1 NOT BENDING OR CURVING something that is straight does not bend or curve a long, straight road Try to keep your legs straight. Always lift with a straight back. her long, straight black hair They sat down in a straight line. The road was dead straight (=completely straight).

take (a right/a left)

take a right at first corner and it is on your right

walk

wɔːk $ wɒːk/ ●●● S1 W1 verb 1 [intransitive, transitive] to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other 'How did you get here?' 'We walked.' Doctors said he'd never walk again. walk into/down/up etc Carrie walked into the room and sat down in her chair. He loved walking in the hills. walk a mile/200 metres/a short distance etc We must have walked ten miles today. I walked all the way to San Rafael. within (easy) walking distance (of something) (=near enough to be able to walk to) There are plenty of bars and restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. walking pace (=the speed that you normally walk at) THESAURUS walk to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other I missed the bus so I decided to walk. We've walked about eight miles today. wander to walk without any clear purpose or direction They wandered around the narrow streets of the old city. stride to walk with long steps in a determined, confident, or angry way A man in a suit came striding purposefully into the hall. She strode onto the stage and began to address the audience. pace to walk first in one direction and then in another many times, especially because you are nervous Nick was pacing up and down, waiting for the phone to ring. march to walk quickly with firm regular steps - used especially about soldiers or someone who is angry The troops marched past with smart uniforms and good discipline. Sheila marched into the office and demanded an apology. wade to walk through deep water We had to wade across the river. stomp to walk putting your feet down very hard, especially because you are angry She turned and stomped off without looking back. TO WALK QUIETLY tiptoe to walk quietly and carefully on your toes because you do not want to make a noise I tiptoed out trying not to wake the baby. creep to walk quietly and slowly because you do not want anyone to see or hear you Stella crept up the stairs, hoping not to wake her parents. sneak to walk quietly so that no one notices you, especially because you are doing something you should not do They sneaked off without paying. I quickly sneaked out to have a cigarette. pad to walk quietly without wearing shoes - also used about cats and dogs walking quietly Michelle got up and padded barefoot down to the kitchen. The cat padded in, asking for her food. TO WALK SLOWLY trudge /trʌdʒ/ to walk in a slow tired way because it is difficult to continue walking, or you do not want to go somewhere The men trudged along the road, heads bent against the wind. I've spent hours trudging around the shops looking for a present. plod to walk slowly in a tired way - often used about a horse, donkey etc The donkey was plodding slowly along under its heavy load. I plodded on growing thirstier and hungrier. shuffle to walk very slowly and noisily without lifting your feet off the ground The old man got up and shuffled to the door. TO WALK WITH DIFFICULTY limp to walk with difficulty because one leg hurts, so that you put most of your weight on the other leg Jake was limping because of the injury to his knee. stagger to walk or move unsteadily, almost falling over, especially because you are drunk or have been injured They finally staggered back to the hotel at 4 o'clock in the morning. He hit her and she staggered and fell. hobble to walk with difficulty in a slow and unsteady way because your legs or feet hurt or have been injured My new shoes were so painful I could only hobble along. She hobbled out to the car on crutches. TO WALK FOR PLEASURE take a walk (also go for a walk) to walk somewhere for pleasure We went for a walk in the park. stroll (also go for a stroll) to walk in a relaxed way, especially for pleasure People were strolling along beside the river. On Sunday, they went for a stroll in the park. hike (also go hiking) to walk a long way in the mountains or countryside as an activity you enjoy We're going hiking in Scotland this summer. They hiked around the Lake District. Pat likes doing active things like hiking and horse-riding. trek (also go trekking) to go for a walk lasting several days or weeks in a faraway place, carrying your clothes with you I've always wanted to go trekking in Nepal. They trekked up to Everest Base Camp. noun 1 [countable] a journey that you make by walking, especially for exercise or enjoyment It's a long walk. Maybe we should get the bus. walk to/through/across etc a walk through the castle grounds 2 [countable] a particular journey that you make by walking, especially one that goes through an interesting or attractive area He says he's going on a long walk tomorrow. Have you ever done the Three Peaks walk? coastal/hill etc walk There is a stunning 10-mile coastal walk from St Andrews to Crail. 4 [singular] the way someone walks SYN gait You can often recognize people by their walk. COLLOCATIONS VERBS go for a walk Let's go for a walk on the beach. take/have a walk She took a walk through the town. take somebody/a dog for a walk Could you take the dog for a walk? ADJECTIVES/NOUN + WALK a long walk We went for a long walk in the woods. a short walk The house is only a short walk from local shops. a little walk I just felt like a little walk. a brisk walk A brisk walk will improve your circulation. an easy walk From here it is an easy walk to the summit. a five-mile/ten-kilometre etc walk He began the five-mile walk back to town. a five-minute/two-hour etc walk There's a good restaurant a five-minute walk away. COMMON ERRORS ► Don't say 'go a walk' or 'make a walk'. Say go for a walk. THESAURUS walk noun [countable] a journey that you make on foot, especially for exercise or enjoyment I took the dog out for a long walk in the fresh air. We went for some lovely walks. Do you fancy going out for a walk? hike noun [countable] a long walk in the mountains or countryside We went for a hike in the woods. There are some good hikes nearby. stroll noun [singular] a slow, relaxed walk Let's take a stroll in the park. We went for a stroll along the river. wander British English a short relaxed walk, especially to look around a place We had a wander round the town and then went to the beach. trek noun [singular] used when talking about a long walk in the mountains, countryside etc which lasts for several days and which you do for pleasure. Also used about a long tiring walk somewhere, which you do not want to have to do They went on a three week trek in the Atlas Mountains. We then had a long trek back to our hotel with all our luggage. slog [singular] a long, tiring, and unpleasant walk, which continues for several hours It was a dreary slog over bleak and windswept hills. march noun [countable] an occasion when a group of people walk somewhere together, in order to protest about something Demonstrators are planning a march through the capital. a peace march

roundabout

ˈraʊndəbaʊt/ noun [countable] British English 1 a raised circular area where three or more roads join together and which cars must drive around SYN traffic circle American English Turn left at the first roundabout. also called a traffic circle, road circle, rotary, rotunda or island then turn right at the roundabout and take the first left my house is on the left next to the local food store.

signpost

ˈsaɪnpəʊst $ -poʊst/ noun [countable] 1 especially British English a sign at the side of a road showing directions and distances SYN sign American English I'm sure that signpost is pointing the wrong way. Just follow the signposts to the city centre.

Long

/lɒŋ $ lɒːŋ/ ●●● S1 W1 adjective (comparative longer, superlative longest) 1 GREAT LENGTH measuring a great length from one end to the other OPP short a long table long hair the longest tunnel in the world He stretched out his long legs. a long line of people 2 GREAT DISTANCE continuing or travelling a great distance from one place to another OPP short a long distance Springfield is a long way from Chicago. Liz lives in Cheltenham, which is a long way away. long journey/walk/flight/drive etc (=a journey etc over a large distance that takes a lot of time) It's a long walk to the shops from here. 3 LARGE AMOUNT OF TIME continuing for a large amount of time, or for a larger amount of time than usual OPP short a long period of time a long history of success He has a long memory. (for) a long time/while He's been gone a long time. I haven't been there for a long while. It took a long time to get everything ready. She died a long time ago. long silence/pause/delay etc There was a long silence before anybody spoke. She's recovering from a long illness. Doctors often work long hours (=work for more time than is usual). the longest time American English spoken (=a very long time) It took me the longest time to figure out how to open the windows. 4 PARTICULAR LENGTH/DISTANCE/TIME used to talk or ask about a particular length, distance, or time How long is your garden? How long is the film? The cable is not quite long enough. two metres/three miles etc long The bridge is 140 feet long. two hours/three days etc long The speech was twenty minutes long. THESAURUS long continuing for a long time The film was very long. There has been a long period without rain. lengthy continuing for a long time, especially longer than you want or expect Drivers face lengthy delays on all roads out of the city. Police are going through the lengthy process of re-examining all the evidence. He faces a lengthy prison sentence. long-running [only before noun] continuing for a long time - used especially about disputes, campaigns, or shows He has been involved in a long-running dispute with his neighbour. The programme is one of the longest-running series on television. a long-running campaign to prevent the airport from being built long-lasting continuing for a long time - used especially about effects or relationships Stress can have long-lasting effects. While at the school, she made many long-lasting friendships. protracted formal continuing for a long time, especially an unusually long time Despite protracted negotiations, they were unable to reach an agreement. The couple have been involved in a protracted battle for custody of their children. prolonged continuing for a long time, especially longer than expected, or longer in a way that makes a situation worse He returned to work after a prolonged absence. Studies have linked prolonged use of the drug to cancer. a prolonged period of economic decline extended [only before noun] continuing for a long time - used especially about visits, trips, breaks etc that last longer than was planned an extended stay in hospital He took an extended break from work after his father died. She didn't like being away from home for extended periods. lasting [only before noun] strong enough or great enough to continue for a long time The negotiations were aimed at achieving a lasting peace. This affair has done lasting damage to the president's credibility. The book left a lasting impression on me. enduring continuing for a long time - used especially about memories, influences, or feelings of liking someone or something One of my most enduring memories is of going on holiday to France with my parents. the enduring appeal of Conan Doyle's stories his enduring love for Ireland marathon [only before noun] continuing for a very long time and needing a lot of energy, patience, or determination It was a marathon session of talks which continued until 3 am. He arrived after a marathon journey across Europe. TOO LONG long-winded continuing for too long - used about speeches, answers, explanations etc a very long-winded answer to a simple question He gave a long-winded speech about the company's vision for the future. interminable very long and boring They faced an interminable wait in the departure lounge of the airport. The journey seemed interminable. long-drawn-out [only before noun] used about a process that continues for much too long The news heightened expectations that the long-drawn-out investigation might be coming to a close. GRAMMAR: Order of adjectives If there is more than one adjective, the adjectives are usually used in a fixed order. You say: I had a nice long bath. ✗Don't say: I had a long nice bath. You say: She wore a long black coat. ✗Don't say: She wore a black long coat. adverb 1 for a long time Have you been waiting long? Reform of the law is long overdue. long established traditions 2 used to ask and talk about particular amounts of time How long will it take to get there? Try to keep going for as long as possible. It took me longer than I thought it would. 3 at a time that is a long time before or after a particular time long before/after something This all happened long before you were born. long ago/since He should have left her long ago. It wasn't long before (=soon) Lisa arrived.

along

/əˈlɒŋ $ əˈlɒːŋ/ ●●● S1 W1 adverb 1 going forward I was driving along, thinking about Chris. a group of children walking along in a line preposition 1 from one place on something such as a line, road, or edge towards the other end of it We were driving along Follyfoot Road. She glanced anxiously along the line of faces. He slid his hand along her arm. 2 forming a line beside something long The palm trees along the shore swayed in the wind. the toolbar along the top of your screen There were cheering crowds all along Pennsylvania Avenue. 3 a particular distance away, on or beside something long such as a line, road, edge etc Hugo's house was about two hundred yards away along the main street. The bathroom is just along (=a short distance along) the corridor.

up

4 ALONG in or to a place that is further along something such as a road or path SYN down She lives just up the street. We walked up the road towards the church.

acre

A measure of land equal to 43,560 square feet. /ˈeɪkə $ -ər/ ●●○ noun [countable] 1 a unit for measuring area, equal to 4,840 square yards or 4,047 square metres They own 200 acres of farmland. a 200-acre wood They own 1500 acres of farmland. • Only 865 acres were planned as open space under the old plan. • a 2000-acre ranch • Some work will begin this summer, when more than an acre of new copper roofing will be installed. • Sometimes they stand completely isolated, surrounded by acres of fields. • For the isolated detached property, situated in a few acres of land, is a cemetery lodge. • It's a very large-well, there are five acres of land around the house. • After fifty years, two hundred sculpted trees occupied three sloping acres at the shore of Lake Waban in Wellesley. • She judged the garden to be about two acres in extent, and rejoiced anew at her amazing luck.

Questions you can ask about directions

Can you please tell me how I can get to Oxford Street? Where is the nearest supermarket? How can I get to the local market? I'm trying to get to Downing Street. How do I get to the office? What's the best way to get to your house next ? Where is Mc Donalds can you tell me please? Excuse me. I'm looking for the Number 6 bus stop."

go down

GO FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER to go from one place to another, especially to a place that is further south to We're going down to Bournemouth for the weekend. He's gone down to the store to get some milk. (Go down the street until you see a supermarket my house is right next to it)

pass by

Go past without stopping. I was just PASSING BY when I saw the accident.. phrasal verb 1 pass by (somebody/something) to go past a person, place, vehicle etc They all waved as they passed by. Will you be passing by the supermarket on your way home? 2 pass somebody by if something passes you by, it happens but you are not involved in it She felt that life was passing her by. I want to call out bravely, the way little children in the countryside used to exclaim when we passed by. • It isn't something you could pass by and not notice. • It had clearly passed by the inhabitants of this quiet corner of Picardy. • Longest Night had passed by without incident, and Chater had not returned until mid-January. pass by (somebody/something) • I want to call out bravely, the way little children in the countryside used to exclaim when we passed by. • It isn't something you could pass by and not notice. • Three, in one form or another, are still in the budget bill passed by Congress and vetoed by President Clinton.

How to give directions to somebody else

Go straight on till you see the hospital then turn left. Turn back, you have gone past the turning. Turn left when you see a roundabout. Turn right at the end of the road and my house is number 67. Cross the junction and keep going for about 1 mile. Take the third road on the right and you will see the office on the right Take the third road on the right and you will see the shop on the left Take the second road on the left and you will see the house on the left Take the second road on the left and you will see the hospital straight ahead The hospital is opposite the railway station. The shop is near the hospital. The house is next to the local cricket ground. The shop is in between the chemist and KFC. At the end of the road you will see a roundabout. At the corner of the road you will see red building. Just around the corner is my house you will need to stop quickly or you will miss it. Go straight on at the traffic lights. turn right at the crossroads. Follow the signposts for Manchester.

go past

Pass without stopping. She WENT PAST me without saying hello.. 2 further than a particular place The hospital's just up this road, about a mile past the school. There are parking spaces over there, just past (=a little further than) the garage. 3 up to and beyond a person or place, without stopping She waved as she drove past. Will you be going past my house on your way home? straight/right past (=used to emphasize that someone passes close to you and does not stop) Monica hurried straight past me and down the steps. 4 if a period of time goes past, it passes Weeks went past without any news. The hours seemed to fly past. 5 beyond or no longer at a particular point or stage The roses were already past their best. Reid never really got past the stage of copying other artists. a pot of yoghurt well past its sell-by date an Italian singer who was then past her prime (=no longer strong and active) I'm past caring about my appearance (=I do not care about it anymore).

The light

TRAFFIC CONTROL [countable usually plural] one of a set of red, green, and yellow lights used for controlling traffic SYN traffic lights We waited for the lights to change. Eventually the lights turned green. The driver had failed to stop at a red light. Turn right at the light

take

TRAVEL [transitive] to use a particular form of transport or a particular road in order to go somewhere Let's take a cab. I took the first plane out. Take the M6 to Junction 19. Take the third road on the right and you will see the office on the right Take the M6 to Manchester and come of at junction 6

Up straight two blocks in left

Where's the post office The post office go straight for two blocks then turn left it's on the left, up straight two blocks in left? That's correct

On the Road

a) travelling in a car, especially for long distances I've been on the road since 5:00 a.m. this morning. b) if a group of actors or musicians are on the road, they are travelling from place to place giving performances They're on the road for six months out of every year. c) if your car is on the road, you have paid for the repairs, tax etc necessary for you to drive it legally It would cost too much to put it back on the road. • Copper on the road to recovery in Spring 1990. • She jumps out and begins depositing my gear and groceries on the road as I fumble to pay her. • Owner Eddie DeBartolo has always insisted they stay in the finest hotels on the road. • It means getting out on the road with the sales people before they complain about call schedules. • The memorial is situated on the road from the village to Wansford. 8. • Detroit has never won on the road against Washington, losing in all 19 visits since 1938.

enclosed

adjective (SURROUNDED) surrounded by walls, objects, or structures: He doesn't like enclosed spaces. surrounded or closed off on all sides. "a dark enclosed space"

further

adjective [only before noun] 1 more or additional Are there any further questions? We have decided to take no further action.further details/information etc Visit our website for further details.a further 10 miles/5 minutes etc Cook gently for a further 10 minutes.► see thesaurus at more

direction

dəˈrekʃən, daɪ-/ noun 1 TOWARDS [countable] the way something or someone moves, faces, or is aimed Which direction did they go in? in the direction of something The suspects were last seen heading in the direction of Miami. in somebody's direction Tony glanced in her direction and their eyes met. The girls pointed in the opposite direction. On seeing me, Maurice changed direction and went along the wharf instead. As shots rang out, the crowd ran screaming in all directions. from the direction of something There was a loud scream from the direction of the children's pool. in a southerly/easterly etc direction Continue in a southerly direction until you reach the road. Register In everyday English, people usually use which way ...? when asking where something is rather than using the noun direction: Which direction did they go in? → Which way did they go? | Which direction is north? → Which way is north? COLLOCATIONS - Meaning 1: the way something or someone moves, faces, or is aimed VERBS go in a direction I can give you a lift if you're going in my direction. move/head in a direction We followed the other passengers heading in the direction of passport control. look/glance in a direction She looked in the direction that Jeremy was pointing. face (in) a direction The men were facing the direction from which they expected the attack. change direction (=start to go in a different direction) Suddenly the birds changed direction. ADJECTIVES the right/wrong direction Are you sure this is the right direction for Shipton? the opposite direction The car crashed into a truck that was coming in the opposite direction. a southerly/westerly etc direction A strong wind was blowing from an easterly direction. PHRASES in each/every direction (also in all directions) At the top of the tower there are splendid views in every direction. in both directions The traffic in both directions on the motorway wasn't moving at all. in different directions They said goodbye and walked off in different directions. in the general direction of something (=approximately where something is) He pointed in the general direction of the village. in a clockwise/anticlockwise direction (=like or unlike the movement of the hands of a clock) All movement on a roundabout is in a clockwise direction. a sense of direction (=the ability to judge which way you should be going) Do you have a good sense of direction? the direction of movement/travel/flow etc It was hard work rowing against the direction of flow.

just around the corner

happening very soon not far away, or going to happen soon: There's a great restaurant just around the corner. I'm feeling a little depressed at the moment, but I'm sure good times are just around the corner. Just around the corner is my house you will need to stop quickly or you will miss it.

North

nɔːθ $ nɔːrθ adverb (written abbreviation N) 1 towards the north The birds fly north in summer. Walk north for about four blocks north of Chicago is four hours north of Indianapolis. a north-facing window That sent me to Nipomo, eight miles north of Santa Maria. • The inn is about 20 miles north of Salem. • My relatives live in the north of the state.

across from

on the opposite side from (someone or something) She sat (directly) across from me at the table. The restaurant is (just) across from the high school. Get off the bus across from the school and walk north for about four blocks

proximity

prɒkˈsɪməti $ prɑːk-/ ●○○ noun [uncountable] formal nearness in distance or time proximity to We chose the house for its proximity to the school. proximity of the proximity of the Bahamas to the States Here the rich and the poor live in close proximity (=very near to each other). Examples from the Corpus proximity • Those criteria include sibling priority and geographical proximity. • Conde Nast Traveler magazine readers last year rated Lindbergh among the top 10 most-popular airports because of its proximity to downtown. • San Francisco has a significant immigrant population because of its proximity to Asia. • When the laws were liberalized, Baja's proximity to California came into play. • Something about the proximity of audience and performer at Guildford turned the whole thing into a party. • An important factor to consider is the proximity of your lodging to the slopes and to nightlife. • This nowhere land has neither the benefit of distance from Chicago to either become agricultural or the proximity to be wholly relevant. • The proximity of schools, stores, hospitals, and so on is an important factor when purchasing a house. • To either side old farmhouses and new villas stood in uneasy proximity. in close proximity • Its small form factor allows two computers, in close proximity, to double up on the 10BaseT hub. • The fattest rabbits in winter are often found in close proximity to brambles. • To guarantee plenty of fruit production, both male and female plants need to be put in the ground in close proximity. • One night was spent less happily in close proximity to an interested large saltwater crocodile. • All are located in close proximity to one another, providing scope for multiple syndicate as well as plenary sessions. • Organizational structure was driven by the necessity of having skilled negotiators in close proximity. • Persinger has suggested that these reports might be hallucinations instilled into the witnesses by the effect of ionising radiation in close proximity.

road

rəʊd $ roʊd/ ●●● S1 W1 noun 1 [countable, uncountable] a specially prepared hard surface for cars, buses, bicycles etc to travel on → street, motorway, freeway along the road I was driving along the road when a kid suddenly stepped out in front of me. up the road You'll see the library a bit further up the road. down the road I ran down the road to see what was happening. My sister lives just down the road. in the road Protestors sat down in the road to stop the lorries. in the middle of the road Someone was standing in the middle of the road. across the road I ran across the road to meet him. by road The college is easily accessible by road. on the road There are far more cars on the road now than there used to be. There were lots of cars parked on the road. Up/down the road You often use the phrases up the road and down the road when saying that someone or something is not far away, on the same road: She lives just up the road from us. The post office is down the road on the right. THESAURUS TYPES OF ROAD road a hard surface for cars, buses etc to drive on They're planning to build a new road. My address is 42, Station Road. street a road in a town, with houses or shops on each side She lives on our street. We walked along the streets of the old town. Oxford Street is one of Europe's busiest shopping areas. He was stopped by the police, driving the wrong way down a one-way street. Turn left on Main Street (=the street in the middle of a town, where most of the shops are - used in American English). These days the same shops are on every high street (=the street in the middle of a town, where most of the shops are - used in British English). avenue a road in a town, often with trees on each side the busy avenue in front of the cathedral He lived on Park Avenue. boulevard a wide road in a city or town - used especially in street names in the US, France etc. In the UK, streets are usually called avenue rather than boulevard the world-famous Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. lane a narrow road in the country a winding country lane cul-de-sac a short street which is closed at one end The house is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in North Oxford. track especially British English, dirt road American English a narrow road in the country, usually without a hard surface The farm was down a bumpy track. ring road British English a road that goes around a town The airport is on the ring road. bypass British English a road that goes past a town, allowing traffic to avoid the centre The bypass would take heavy traffic out of the old city centre. dual carriageway British English, divided highway American English a road with a barrier or strip of land in the middle that has lines of traffic travelling in each direction I waited until we were on the dual carriageway before I overtook him. freeway/expressway American English a very wide road in a city or between cities, on which cars can travel very fast without stopping Take the Hollywood Freeway (101) south, exit at Vine Street and drive east on Franklin Avenue. Over on the side of the expressway, he saw an enormous sedan, up against a stone wall. motorway British English, highway American English a very wide road for travelling fast over long distances The speed limit on the motorway is 70 miles an hour. the Pacific Coast Highway interstate American English a road for fast traffic that goes between states The accident happened on Interstate 84, about 10 miles east of Hartford. toll road a road that you pay to use The government is planning to introduce toll roads, in an effort to cut traffic congestion. turnpike American English a large road for fast traffic that you pay to use He dropped her off at an entrance to the New Jersey Turnpike. COLLOCATIONS ADJECTIVES/NOUN + ROAD busy (=with a lot of traffic) The children have to cross a busy road to get to school. quiet (=with little traffic) At that time of night, the roads were quiet. clear (=with no traffic or nothing blocking it) Before you overtake, make sure the road is clear. a main road (=an important road that is used a lot) The main road was blocked for twenty-five minutes. a minor road France has a huge network of minor roads. a side road/a back road (=a small road that is not used much) He drove into a quiet side road and stopped the car. a country road He was driving along a quiet country road when a tyre suddenly burst. a mountain road A lot of concentration is needed on the narrow mountain roads. the coast road He continued along the coast road. the open road (=a road without much traffic or anything to stop you getting somewhere) This car is at its best on the open road. a road is open (=it is not closed or blocked) We try to keep the mountain road open for most of the year. a road is closed The mountain road was closed by snow. a road is blocked The main road was blocked for an hour while police cleared the accident. VERBS cross a road She was standing on the pavement waiting to cross the road. run out into a road He had to swerve when a child ran out into the road. a road leads/goes/runs somewhere We turned into the road leading to the village. a road winds (=it turns and curves, rather than going in a straight line) A long road wound through the park. a road forks (=it starts going ahead in two different directions) At Salen, the road forks right and left. a road narrows/widens After a couple of miles, the road narrows. ROAD + NOUN a road accident Her husband was killed in a road accident. road safety We share parents' concern for road safety. road sense (=knowledge of how to behave safely near traffic) Young children don't have any road sense. a road junction (=place where two or more roads meet) It was a busy road junction. a road network (=system of roads that cross or are connected to each other) the road network in northern France PHRASES the side of the road We stopped and had something to eat by the side of the road. She was standing on the other side of the road talking to my mum. the road ahead (=in front of you) The road ahead was completely flooded. a fork in the road (=a place where a road goes in two different directions) We had to ask for directions each time we got to a fork in the road. written abbreviation Rd.) used in addresses after the names of roads and streets 65 Maple Road He lives on Dudley Road. on ... Road • Now they get knocked down on the roads. • Read in studio Heavy lorries trying to avoid higher tolls on the Severn Bridge are causing severe traffic problems on minor roads. • It was safer with them than to be on the road. • The firm is headquartered in a plush $ 2. 5 million office building on Woodside Road.

turning

ˈtɜːnɪŋ $ ˈtɜːr-/ noun [countable] British English a road that connects with the one you are on SYN turn American English He must have taken a wrong turning in the dark. Take the first turning on the left. a place, especially a road, track, or path, where you can leave the road you are on: Take the third turning on the left after the traffic lights. • The opposite rudder is then applied to hold that nose direction and to prevent the glider from turning. • Some vague sound had alarmed her - a creak, a footstep, maybe even a door handle turning. • As we closed the hatch after us we heard a key turning in the lock of the door to the flat. • Astronomers had accidentally caught a comet in the act of turning into an asteroid. • Silly me - I had thought that that was party policy, but unfortunately there has been some turning of the tide. • Presumably the freezing or canning of peas or the turning of meat into sausages would amount to such an industrial process. • He must have taken a wrong turning in the dark. • He took a couple of wrong turnings in the gloom and was angry when he reached Jacqui's flat. taken ... wrong turning • He must have taken a wrong turning in the dark.

halfway

ˌhɑːfˈweɪ◂ $ ˌhæf-/ ●●○ S3 adjective, adverb 1 at a middle point in space or time between two things SYN partway halfway through/up/down/between etc He chased Kevin halfway up the stairs. It was a terrible film - I left halfway through. traffic queues stretching back halfway to London the halfway stage/mark/point They've just reached the halfway stage of the project. halfway through/up/down/between etc • However, a change in the air conditioning design halfway through construction opened part of the attic space to the air conditioning. • Try to give the impression you are halfway through doing a domestic chore. • He always wore a tie, but his ties never seemed to reach more than halfway down his yellow shirts. • For the most part students receive an hour of each subject, changing rooms and teachers halfway through the period. • I grew my sideburns again, halfway down the side of my ears. (Then it's about halfway down the block on the right)