linha direta

[ˈlɪ̃ɲɐ dɪˈɾɛtɐ]

nounfemininepl: linhas diretas

direct line

1. A telephone line that connects directly to a specific person or department without going through a switchboard or receptionist

You can reach me on my direct line during business hours.

Você pode me alcançar na minha linha direta durante o horário comercial.

2. A direct communication channel or hotline for a specific purpose

The company established a direct line for customer complaints.

A empresa estabeleceu uma linha direta para reclamações de clientes.

3. A direct connection or route between two points without intermediate stops

There is a direct line flight from Lisbon to New York.

Há uma linha direta de voo de Lisboa para Nova York.

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General Brazilian

linha direta

Standard usage in business and telecommunications

São Paulo

linha direta

Common in corporate environments

Portugal

linha direta

Standard usage, also commonly referred to as 'ramal direto'

ter uma linha direta com alguém (to have a direct line with someone - to have direct access or influence)

ligar para a linha direta (to call the direct line)

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