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straight, straight ahead, direct, straight away, immediately, directly

Auslan SignbankDictionary#2458 straight
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As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To be or go in a path of movement which is all in one direction, without bending, curving or straying. English = (be) straight, go straight. 2. To be or go in a path of movement which is always in one direction and always in front of you. English = (be) straight ahead, go straight ahead. 3. To go from one place to another directly, without stopping, and immediately, without delay. English = go straight, (be) direct. 4. To be a person who is sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex. English = (be) heterosexual. Idiomatic English = (be) straight. As Modifier: 1. Used immediately next to a verb (action) sign to mean the action happens without any delay. English = straight away, immediately. 2. Used immediately next to a verb to mean that action happens in the simplest and most efficient way in the least number of steps or stages and without involving other things or other people. English = directly.