Wordcyclopedia | English | directly coupled system

— If something happens directly, it happens with nothing in between. I don't think we'll be directly affected by these changes.

— right after; as soon as I'll pay him a visit directly I've finished my tea.

— adjective (= linked) connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks — adjective (= conjugate) joined together especially in a pair or pairs

— A group of things that work together; a way of doing something. This coloured paper is part of my system for keeping lists of people.