directly subordinate; directly under
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to be directly subordinate to; to be under the direct jurisdiction of
Indicates a direct administrative or organizational relationship without intermediate levels.
This organization is directly under the Ministry of Culture.
This university is directly administered by the Ministry of Education.
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This enterprise is now under the direct leadership of the group company.
adjective
directly subordinate; directly affiliated
formalUsed as an attributive modifier before nouns, especially in military, governmental, or organizational contexts to describe a direct relationship of subordination.
These are the troops directly under the military region's command.
He works in an organ directly under the State Council.
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Please report your work to your immediate supervisor.
Personnel appointments and removals in directly affiliated units are decided by headquarters.