speak to someone directly

/spiːk tuː sʌmˈwʌn daɪˈrɛktli/

phrase★Intermediate— talk to someone face-to-face

formalinformal

to communicate with someone in person rather than through intermediaries or indirect means

The manager preferred to speak to employees directly to address concerns.

The manager chose to talk to employees in person to resolve issues.

Instead of emailing, he decided to speak to her directly.

He opted for a face-to-face conversation instead of sending an email.

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This phrase emphasizes personal, unmediated communication, often to resolve conflicts or clarify intentions.

Collocations

speak to someone directlyto address someone in persondirect communicationconversation without intermediaries

to communicate in person

to speak to someone without intermediaries

Use this phrase when you want to emphasize the importance of direct, personal communication.

This phrase is often used to resolve misunderstandings or conflicts by ensuring all parties are involved in the conversation.

Derived from the combination of 'speak' (to communicate verbally) and 'directly' (without intermediaries).

This phrase is often used in professional or personal contexts where clarity or resolution is needed. It can imply honesty or urgency.

speak

to communicate verbally

root

to someone

the recipient of the communication

phrase

directly

without intermediaries or delays

adverb

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