direct interaction

collocation in English

meaningsofdirectandinteraction

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direct
adjective
uk
/daɪˈrekt/
us
/daɪˈrekt/
going in a straight line towards somewhere or someone without stopping or ...
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interaction
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˌɪn.təˈræk.ʃən/
us
/ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈræk.ʃən/
an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to ...
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(Definition ofdirectandinteractionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofdirect interaction

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The space-time region in which such adirectinteractioncould occur would have to be in or near the moving arm.
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The whole area ofdirectinteractionwith the public is left to some intriguing references to multimedia and installation works in the final chapter.
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This system allows for littledirectinteraction.
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The basic feature of all the models presented is that they allow fordirectinteractionbetween the individuals.
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In thedirectinteractionbetween administrators and subjects, however, physical pressure was never totally abandoned.
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First, at the lowest densities, it is not possible to avoid thedirectinteractionof the laser beam with the metal target behind the foam.
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Nodirectinteractionbetween chemotherapy and radiotherapy is required, although the toxicity profile must allow both modalities to be used at therapeutic dosages.
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Nodirectinteractioncould be observed in the intensities and prevalences of these helminth species.
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Yet, consideration ofdirectinteractionbetween individuals and of the organisational features of economies is strangely absent from most economic models, in particular macroeconomic models.
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Older volunteers' positive reactions to learning experiences evince the value of programmes that utilise people-oriented skills throughdirectinteractionwith clients, fellow volunteers and staff.
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Directinteractionbetween the main and turbulent motions becomes weak and finally zero.
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