VFR direct
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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.