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Yes, direct is playable

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"Direct" Definition

adjective

Being of unbroken descent; lineal: a direct descendant of the monarch.
Consisting of the exact words of the writer or speaker: a direct quotation; direct speech.
Effected by action of the voters, rather than through elected representatives or delegates: direct elections.
Having no intervening persons, conditions, or agencies; immediate: direct contact; direct sunlight.
Lacking compromising or mitigating elements; absolute: direct opposites.

adverb

Straight; directly.
in a direct way as.
From point to point without deviation by the shortest way .
From the source without interruption or diversion .
Without an intervening agency or step .

verb-transitive

To address or adapt (remarks, for example) to a specific person, audience, or purpose.
To cause to move in or follow a straight course: directed their fire at the target.
To cause to move toward a goal; aim. See Synonyms at aim.
To give authoritative instructions to: directed the student to answer.
To give guidance and instruction to (actors or musicians, for example) in the rehearsal and performance of a work.

verb-intransitive

To conduct a performance or rehearsal.
To give commands or directions.

verb

To write (a letter) to a person.
To mark with the name and address of the intended recipient.
To impart orally.
To adapt in expression so as to have particular applicability .
To regulate the activities or course of.

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