Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

indirect-contact

noun

/ɪnˈdaɪrekt ˈkɒn.tækt/

Definition

Indirect contact refers to a situation where a person is likely exposed to a substance, disease, or other influences through an intermediary rather than through direct interaction.

Examples

Using a public computer can lead to indirect contact with viruses.
Social media allows for indirect contact with friends and family who live far away.
Indirect contact with contaminated surfaces can pose health risks.

Meaning

This term usually implies that the exposure does not happen face-to-face and may occur through something like a third-party source or medium, rather than a direct connection or touch.