1. An explicit order given directly to a person or system without intermediaries, requiring immediate compliance
The sergeant issued a direct command to advance forward.
O sargento emitiu um comando direto para avançar.
2. In computing, an instruction sent directly to a device or program for immediate execution
The user entered a direct command into the terminal to delete the file.
O usuário digitou um comando direto no terminal para deletar o arquivo.
3. An unambiguous instruction that leaves no room for interpretation or discretion
The manager gave a direct command: no personal calls during work hours.
O gerente deu um comando direto: nenhuma ligação pessoal durante o horário de trabalho.