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.
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. 2012