directive

BrE /ˈdɪr.ɪktɪv/ AmE /ˈdɪr.ɪktɪv/

noun en → es

1 INSTRUCTION [singular] B2

an official instruction or order from a person in authority, especially one given to an organization or group of people

directriz, instrucción oficial

  • a directive

Collocations European Union directive · government directive

  • The company received a new directive from headquarters.

    La empresa recibió una nueva directriz de la sede central.

2 GUIDANCE [singular] C1

a statement or document that gives guidance on how to do something, especially in a business context

directriz, guía

  • a directive

Collocations operational directive · strategic directive

  • The marketing team followed the latest sales directive.

    El equipo de marketing siguió la última directriz de ventas.