1. A style of play in football/soccer where the ball is played directly forward in long passes rather than through short passes and possession-based play
The team relied on direct play to quickly advance up the field.
O time se apoiava no jogo direto para avançar rapidamente o campo.
2. A straightforward or confrontational approach in any situation
He took a direct approach to solving the problem.
Ele adotou um jogo direto para resolver o problema.