direct action

• Methode, ein Ziel durch sofortiges, oft öffentliches Handeln zu erreichen, statt durch politische oder juristische Prozesse; meist im Kontext von Aktivismus oder Protest verwendet.

A method of achieving a goal through immediate, often public, action rather than through political or legal processes, typically used in activism or protest contexts.

1. Political or social protestB2formal

   A form of protest or activism that uses immediate, often confrontational methods to achieve a goal, rather than relying on negotiation or legislation.

   Direkte Aktion

   • The activists organized a direct action to block the construction site.
   • Direct action can include strikes, sit-ins, and boycotts.
   • Many environmental groups use direct action to draw attention to climate change.

2. Immediate and decisive actionB2formal

   Taking immediate steps to solve a problem or achieve a result, without delay or intermediaries.

   Direkte Aktion

   • The manager took direct action to resolve the customer's complaint.
   • Direct action was needed to prevent the machine from overheating.
   • He prefers direct action over lengthy discussions.