directive
Translation
directive, order, instruction
Examples
The government issued a new directive on safety.
The government issued a new directive on safety.
We must follow the prime minister's directive.
We must follow the prime minister's directive.
Grammar Patterns
a directive ((on/about sth.)) The government issued a new directive on safety.
a directive ((to do sth.)) They received a directive to halt the project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: order, command, instruction, mandate
Etymology
From Latin 'dirigere' (to set straight, to direct). It shares the same root as 'direction'.
Memory Tips
A 'directive' is an official instruction that 'directs' people what to do, often from a high authority.