The opposite direction is the way exactly against the one taken. Turn round, and that is it.
It is used in directions, in traffic reports and in arguments, so two people heading in the opposite direction may be lost or may simply disagree. The phrase always implies a contrast with a direction already mentioned. There is a common figurative use about policy, since moving in the opposite direction means reversing course entirely, and it is a favourite of political comment.
1nounopposite directionThe way that is exactly contrary to the one mentioned.
“He set off in the opposite direction to everybody else.”
Practised in A Man Called Ove, Directions & Position
First appears in chapter 4 of A Man Called Ove.
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