expression, ichidan verb
head towards; direct one's steps to
Used when physically heading in a direction, often with a destination or direction word. Can also appear in the negative form 足を向けられない to express gratitude, meaning one cannot turn their back on someone.
彼は駅の方へ足を向けた。
He headed towards the station.
お世話になった先生に
I can never turn my back on the teacher who helped me so much.