1. Close and immediate oversight of a person or activity, where the supervisor is physically present or in constant communication
The intern works under direct supervision of the senior manager.
O estagiário trabalha sob supervisão direta do gerente sênior.
2. In professional contexts, active monitoring and control of work performance without delegation of authority
Medical procedures require direct supervision by a licensed physician.
Os procedimentos médicos exigem supervisão direta de um médico licenciado.