n. & v.
--n. a general direction and tendency (esp. of events, fashion, or opinion etc.).
--v.intr.
1. bend or turn away in a specified direction.
2 be chiefly directed; have a general and continued tendency.
Phrases and idioms:
trend-setter a person who leads the way in fashion etc. trend-setting establishing trends or fashions.
Etymology: ME 'revolve' etc. f. OE trendan f. Gmc: cf. TRUNDLE