direct line

Definitions

A telephone connection or communication channel that links two parties without intermediaries.

The shortest path or route between two points.

A direct ancestral relationship or lineage.

Examples

The CEO maintains a direct line to the department heads to ensure clear communication.

There is a direct line between the two cities that bypasses the need for a layover.

Synonyms

straight path uninterrupted connection beeline short cut direct route

Antonyms

circuitous route indirect path detour roundabout way meandering course