VFR direct

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Meaning · English

Bypassing normal channels, particularly skipping intervening levels in the chain of command.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He went VFR direct to the general, and without having gotten his facts straight.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “VFR direct” mean?

Bypassing normal channels, particularly skipping intervening levels in the chain of command.

Is “VFR direct” formal or informal?

VFR direct is generally slang.