direct action
noun
: action that seeks to achieve an end directly and by the most immediately effective means (such as a boycott or strike)
Examples of direct action in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Recognizing this reality, Mexico has developed an innovative consular model that combines diplomacy, a humanitarian approach and direct action for the benefit of its population abroad.
—
Alicia G Kerber Palma, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
The intent is to not only regulate the direct actions of a company, but also assure their suppliers comply with climate and human rights goals.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The trans rights music festival takes place at the Black Cat on May 30 and May 31, and all proceeds go to Gender Liberation Movement to help fund future rallies, demonstrations, and direct actions in protest of anti-trans policymaking.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 15 Apr. 2025
America Predicts See More Questions » Make a Prediction
Your Briefing
Deep Dive
Community Predictions
Your Dashboard
Help
Will the Trump administration announce that the military will take direct action against cartels in Mexico in 2025?
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for direct action
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Alicia G Kerber Palma, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
The intent is to not only regulate the direct actions of a company, but also assure their suppliers comply with climate and human rights goals.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
The trans rights music festival takes place at the Black Cat on May 30 and May 31, and all proceeds go to Gender Liberation Movement to help fund future rallies, demonstrations, and direct actions in protest of anti-trans policymaking.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 15 Apr. 2025
America Predicts See More Questions » Make a Prediction
Your Briefing
Deep Dive
Community Predictions
Your Dashboard
Help
Will the Trump administration announce that the military will take direct action against cartels in Mexico in 2025?
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for direct action
Cite this Entry
“Direct action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/direct%20action. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share