1. to reply to a question or statement in a way that avoids a direct response, often by being evasive or circumlocutory
When asked about his intentions, he chose to answer indirectly by discussing related topics instead.
Quando perguntado sobre suas intenções, ele escolheu responder indiretamente ao discutir tópicos relacionados.
2. to respond in a manner that implies or suggests an answer without stating it explicitly
She answered indirectly by raising her eyebrows, which everyone understood as a no.
Ela respondeu indiretamente levantando as sobrancelhas, que todos entenderam como um não.