in the direction of
prepositional phraseUK /ɪn ðə dɪˈrɛkʃən ɒv/
US /ɪn ðə dɪˈrɛkʃən əv/
Toward the place where someone or something is.
She walked in the direction of the park.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Following the guidance or lead of someone or something.
The team moved in the direction of their coach's plan.
3. Pointing or facing a certain way.
The arrow on the sign points in the direction of the exit.
4. Showing a tendency or trend toward something.
The company is growing in the direction of online sales.