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    indirect

    US /ˌɪndɪˈrɛkt, -daɪ-/

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    UK /ˌɪndəˈrekt/

    B1
    adj.AdjectiveBeing not directly connected to or caused by
    He was an indirect cause for happiness
    adj.AdjectiveHaving a path that is not straight or direct
    They took an indirect way to the town by sea instead of on land
    adj.AdjectiveSaid in a way that is not direct or clear
    I had to be indirect for fear of upsetting my friend

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    Just How Good is Eagle Vision? | Natural World: Super Powered Eagles | BBC Earth

    06:20Just How Good is Eagle Vision? | Natural World: Super Powered Eagles | BBC Earth
    • [Narrator] Interestingly, she takes an indirect route,

      [Narrator] Interestingly, she takes an indirect route,

    B1

    How does raising interest rates control inflation? | The Economist

    08:14How does raising interest rates control inflation? | The Economist
    • ...but will still feel an indirect impact

      ...but will still feel an indirect impact

    B1

    Bill Gates meets Aamir Khan

    42:05Bill Gates meets Aamir Khan
    • come under income tax so it's not my money that is coming back to me. No, you are, indirect

      come under income tax so it's not my money that is coming back to me. No, you are, indirect

    • paying more proportionately from your income in indirect taxes than a person who is rich

      paying more proportionately from your income in indirect taxes than a person who is rich

    A2

    How To Be Polite In English

    06:20How To Be Polite In English
    • Often, when trying to be polite in British culture, we try to be as indirect as possible.

      Often, when trying to be polite in British culture, we try to be as indirect as possible.

    • Often, when trying to be polite in British culture, we try to be as indirect as possible.

      Often, when trying to be polite in British culture, we try to be as indirect as possible.

    A1

    Easy English Conversation: How to Ask for and Give Instructions

    11:20Easy English Conversation: How to Ask for and Give Instructions
    • So you can also create an indirect question by starting with "Can".

      So you can also create an indirect question by starting with "Can".

    • So, you can also create an indirect question by starting with can.

      So, you can also create an indirect question by starting with can.

    A2

    Why Car Ownership Is Getting So Expensive | CNBC Marathon

    44:14Why Car Ownership Is Getting So Expensive | CNBC Marathon
    • There are direct and indirect lenders.

      There are direct and indirect lenders.

    • As for indirect, that's when you go to a dealer and they provide you with financing options as you're buying a car.

      As for indirect, that's when you go to a dealer and they provide you with financing options as you're buying a car.

    B1

    10 football rules you DIDN'T KNOW existed!

    07:1910 football rules you DIDN'T KNOW existed!
    • Otherwise, the team will be penalized with an indirect free kick.

      Otherwise, the team will be penalized with an indirect free kick.

    • Otherwise, the team will be penalized with an indirect free kick.

      Otherwise, the team will be penalized with an indirect free kick.

    B1

    Japan Erects Wall Blocking Mount Fuji View to Ward off Tourists | Vantage with Palki Sharma

    05:40Japan Erects Wall Blocking Mount Fuji View to Ward off Tourists | Vantage with Palki Sharma
    • Also look at the indirect spending.

      Also look at the indirect spending.

    B1

    Essential English Grammar: WILL or WOULD?

    13:46Essential English Grammar: WILL or WOULD?
    • So, we call this indirect reported speech.

      So, we call this indirect reported speech.

    • So, we call this indirect reported speech.

      So, we call this indirect reported speech.

    A2

    EU-China Summit: What's in it for both sides? | DW News

    12:59EU-China Summit: What's in it for both sides? | DW News
    • Apparently, the EU wanted to send a clear message that they're serious about concerns over China's support for Russia, whether direct or indirect. They've made their stance known. Now it'll be interesting to see how China responds to this.

      Apparently, the EU wanted to send a clear message that they're serious about concerns over China's support for Russia, whether direct or indirect. They've made their stance known. Now it'll be interesting to see how China responds to this.

    • Apparently, the EU wanted to send a clear message that they're serious about concerns over China's support for Russia, whether direct or indirect.

      Apparently, the EU wanted to send a clear message that they're serious about concerns over China's support for Russia, whether direct or indirect.

    B1