deceptive route
[/dɪˈsɛptɪv ruːt/]
nounpl: deceptive routes
rota enganosa
1. A path or course of travel that misleads or conceals its true destination, purpose, or characteristics
The criminal took a deceptive route to avoid detection by authorities.
O criminoso seguiu uma rota enganosa para evitar detecção pelas autoridades.
2. A misleading way of achieving a goal or solving a problem that appears simpler or better than it actually is
Choosing that supplier seemed like a deceptive route to cost savings but resulted in quality issues.
Escolher aquele fornecedor parecia uma rota enganosa para reduzir custos, mas resultou em problemas de qualidade.
3. In navigation or mapping, a route that deliberately conceals the actual destination or takes an unnecessarily complex path
The GPS provided a deceptive route that added thirty minutes to the journey.
O GPS forneceu uma rota enganosa que adicionou trinta minutos à viagem.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese in discussions about fraud, navigation technology, and business practices. In the USA, it's frequently used in legal contexts, navigation apps, and figurative discussions about misleading strategies. The expression reflects modern concerns about trustworthiness in digital navigation and business dealings.
NYC Slang
the long way around / a run-around
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