The phrase "a direct commitment to" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a clear and explicit promise or obligation towards a specific goal or action.
Example: "The organization made a direct commitment to reducing its carbon footprint by 50% over the next decade."
Alternatives: "a firm pledge to" or "an explicit dedication to".
We propose that pluripotency transcription factors are lineage specifiers that direct commitment to specific fetal lineages.
Mr. Reid surprised immigrants and advocates with his direct commitment to moving forward with legislation on the volatile issue, with the Senate already divided by the passage of a health care overhaul.
In his speech, Kim also complained that the United States had resumed military exercises with South Korea this year, despite what he said was a direct commitment by Trump to suspend them.
Belonging to a network often requires taking certain forms of action, from plans to direct commitments, to reduce emissions or improve adaptation.
My thought is that religion can serve in amplifying and directing a commitment to previously accepted values: so, for example, if you are antecedently committed to relieving human suffering and to promoting equal opportunities, you may find particular parts of the Gospels inspiring.
When "Angels" was offered to Wolfe, he had a conflicting commitment to direct Jose Rivera's play "Marisol" in a Hartford Stage Company production that was bound for the Public.
The world's three biggest tobacco companies -- British American Tobacco, Philip Morris and Japan Tobacco -- oppose a global ban on advertising and promotion, and they have made a public commitment to direct their marketing at adults, and away from adolescents.
Many recent updates indicate a renewed commitment to direct messages, but there is no sign of a dedicated mobile app just yet.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt said that "would have loved, loved to have" been in the film but would be unable to appear because of a prior commitment to direct his first film, Don Jon.
Since this is an ongoing argument inside the Obama camp, look for a bit of both: A commitment to those direct talks, and some form of "all options are on the table".
