straight delivery

[streɪt dɪˈlɪvəri]
nounpl: straight deliveries
entrega direta
1. In cricket, a ball bowled without spin, aimed directly at the batsman with a direct trajectory
The bowler threw a straight delivery that caught the batsman off guard.
O lançador fez uma entrega direta que pegou o batedor desprevenido.
2. In business/logistics, the direct transportation of goods from supplier to customer without intermediate stops or warehousing
The company offers straight delivery to reduce costs and delivery time.
A empresa oferece entrega direta para reduzir custos e tempo de entrega.
3. Direct communication or presentation without embellishment or deviation from the main point
The manager preferred straight delivery of the facts during the meeting.
O gerente preferiu a apresentação direta dos fatos durante a reunião.
In cricket, primarily used in Commonwealth countries including India and Australia. In business contexts, particularly in Brazil's logistics sector, 'entrega direta' is increasingly important for e-commerce efficiency. The term emphasizes efficiency and transparency in both sports and commercial applications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
direct deliveryunspun deliverystraight balldirect shipment
Antonyms / Antônimos
indirect deliveryroundabout deliveryspin delivery

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entrega direta
Most common term in business and cricket contexts
São Paulo
entrega direta
Used in logistics and supply chain discussions
Portugal
entrega direta
Similar usage but 'lançamento direto' more common in cricket

Related Words

cricketbowledbatsmanlogisticsshipmentdistribution

Related Idioms & Phrases

straight from the hip
no beating around the bush
straight shooter
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →