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conventional trajectory

[/kənˈvɛnʃənəl trəˈdʒɛktəri/]
nounpl: conventional trajectories
trajetória convencional
1. A predictable or traditional path of development, movement, or progression that follows established patterns or norms
She decided to break away from the conventional trajectory of pursuing a corporate career.
Ela decidiu sair da trajetória convencional de seguir uma carreira corporativa.
2. In physics or ballistics, the path of a projectile following standard physical laws without deviation
The missile followed a conventional trajectory before deviating from its course.
O míssil seguiu uma trajetória convencional antes de se desviar de seu curso.
3. In career or life contexts, the expected or typical progression someone follows in society
The conventional trajectory involves graduating, finding employment, and settling down.
A trajetória convencional envolve graduação, obtenção de emprego e fixação.
Synonyms
traditional pathstandard trajectoryexpected pathwayorthodox course
Antonyms
unconventional trajectoryatypical pathnon-standard courseinnovative trajectory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trajetória convencional
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
trajetória convencional
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
trajetória convencional
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
trajetória convencional
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

beaten path
the straight and narrow
going by the book
following in someone's footsteps
staying the course
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