direct resistance
[dəˈrɛkt rɪˈzɪstəns]
nounpl: direct resistances
resistência direta
1. Active opposition or defiance against an authority, rule, or force through immediate, confrontational action rather than indirect or passive means
The protesters engaged in direct resistance by blocking the entrance to the government building.
Os manifestantes engajaram em resistência direta bloqueando a entrada do prédio do governo.
2. In physics and electrical engineering, the total opposition to current flow in a circuit, measured in ohms
The engineer calculated the direct resistance of the wire to determine power loss.
O engenheiro calculou a resistência direta do fio para determinar a perda de potência.
3. In military or security contexts, active combat or opposition against an invading force or enemy
The soldiers mounted direct resistance against the advancing enemy troops.
Os soldados montaram resistência direta contra as tropas inimigas que avançavam.
In Brazilian political discourse, 'resistência direta' is frequently used when discussing activism, protests, and social movements. The term carries strong connotations in the context of historical resistance against dictatorship and continues to be relevant in contemporary social justice movements. In technical contexts, it is neutral and factual.
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