direct operations
[/dɪˈrɛkt ɑpəˈreɪʃənz/]
nounpl: direct operations
operações diretas
1. Military or tactical actions conducted by special operations forces or military units that directly engage with enemy targets or objectives
The special forces team conducted direct operations against the insurgent stronghold.
A equipe de forças especiais conduziu operações diretas contra o reduto insurgente.
2. Business activities involving immediate involvement in production, service delivery, or core business functions without intermediaries
The company focused on direct operations to reduce overhead costs.
A empresa focou em operações diretas para reduzir custos gerais.
3. Immediate hands-on management or execution of tasks by personnel
Direct operations require experienced personnel to ensure mission success.
As operações diretas exigem pessoal experiente para garantir o sucesso da missão.
In the United States, 'direct operations' is primarily used in military, intelligence, and special operations contexts, particularly in discussions of military strategy and counterterrorism. In Brazil, the term is used similarly in military terminology but is also common in business and management contexts to describe hands-on operational involvement. Both cultures value the efficiency and accountability associated with direct operations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in direct operations
conduct direct operations
engage in direct operations
direct line of operations
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