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direct steps
[/dɪˈrɛkt stɛps/ or /ˈdaɪrɛkt stɛps/]
noun phrase
medidas diretas
1.
Concrete and immediate actions taken to achieve a specific goal or resolve a problem
The government took direct steps to address the housing crisis.
O governo tomou medidas diretas para resolver a crise habitacional.
2.
Specific actions or measures implemented without intermediaries or delays
We need to take direct steps to improve our sales performance.
Precisamos tomar medidas diretas para melhorar nosso desempenho de vendas.
Synonyms
concrete measures
immediate action
tangible steps
positive action
decisive action
Antonyms
indirect measures
postponed action
bureaucratic delays
indirect approach
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
medidas diretas
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ações diretas
Alternative term commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
passos diretos
Alternative translation emphasizing concrete steps or actions
Related Idioms & Phrases
take the bull by the horns
cut to the chase
get down to brass tacks
take action
hit the ground running
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