1. A plan of action or approach that achieves goals through non-direct means, avoiding confrontation or using subtle, roundabout methods
The company used an indirect strategy to enter the market by partnering with local distributors rather than opening their own stores.
A empresa utilizou uma estratégia indireta para entrar no mercado ao se associar com distribuidores locais em vez de abrir suas próprias lojas.
2. A military or competitive tactic that avoids direct engagement and seeks advantage through maneuver, deception, or psychological pressure
The general adopted an indirect strategy, attacking supply lines instead of the enemy's main force.
O general adotou uma estratégia indireta, atacando as linhas de suprimento em vez da força principal do inimigo.