DIRECT ACTION


Meaning of DIRECT ACTION in English

diˌrect ˈaction BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

an action such as a ↑ strike or a protest that is intended to make a government or company change something immediately:

Peaceful direct action by pressure groups has a powerful effect on public opinion.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.