to trade directly without using intermediaries
仲介者を使わず直接取引する (chūkai-sha o tsukawazu chokusetu torihiki suru)
"The exporters decided to cut out middlemen and sell directly to buyers."
"輸出業者は仲介者を排除し、直接購入者に販売することに決めました。" (Yushutsugyōsha wa chūkai-sha o haijo shi, chokusetu kōnyū-sha ni hanbai suru koto ni kimemashita.)
to convey a message or feeling clearly to others
to give control or authority to another person
to remain confident and proud even in difficult situations
to offset or stabilize inflationary pressure
to generate income or revenue
to make someone responsible for their actions