noun🔗ShareAn instruction or guideline that indicates how to perform an action or reach a goal."The manager gave us clear directives on how to complete the project, so we all knew what to do. "directionactionplangovernmentbusinessorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA construct in source code that indicates how it should be processed but is not necessarily part of the program to be run."The compiler used the preprocessor directives to include necessary libraries before compiling the main program code. "computingtechnicalsystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn authoritative decision from an official body, which may or may not have binding force."The manager issued several directives about cleaning the office kitchen, but no one followed them because they weren't enforced. "governmentpoliticslaworganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(European Union law) A form of legislative act addressed to the member states. The directive binds the member state to reach certain objectives in their national legislation."The European Union issues directives on environmental protection, requiring each member country to create its own laws to meet those shared goals. "politicsgovernmentlawstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe directive case."The manager issued directives detailing how employees should handle customer complaints. "grammarlinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
