1. A traditional, standard, or socially accepted way of doing something; the established method or procedure
He decided to follow the conventional path and attend university.
Ele decidiu seguir o caminho convencional e frequentar a universidade.
2. A literal or figurative route that is customary and widely used
The conventional route to success in that industry is through networking.
O caminho convencional para o sucesso nesse ramo é através de relacionamentos profissionais.