direct action

• Méthode d'action visant à atteindre un but par des actions immédiates, souvent publiques, plutôt que par des processus politiques ou juridiques, généralement utilisée dans le cadre de l'activisme ou de protestations.

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.

   Action directe

   • 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.

   action directe

   • 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.