1. A violent physical attack launched openly and straightforwardly against a person or position, without concealment or deception
The direct assault on the fortress lasted several hours.
O assalto direto à fortaleza durou várias horas.
2. A military or law enforcement action that confronts an enemy or target head-on
The police planned a direct assault on the criminal hideout.
A polícia planejou um assalto direto ao esconderijo dos criminosos.
3. A vigorous or forceful attack in criticism, argument, or competition
His direct assault on her credibility was unexpected.
Seu assalto direto à credibilidade dela foi inesperado.