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designated path

[/ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪd pæθ/]
nounpl: designated paths
caminho designado
1. A specific route or course that has been officially assigned, marked, or identified for a particular purpose or use
Hikers must stay on the designated path to protect the forest ecosystem.
Os caminhantes devem permanecer no caminho designado para proteger o ecossistema da floresta.
2. In computing or networking, a predetermined route through which data or processes must travel
The designated path for network traffic ensures optimal performance.
O caminho designado para o tráfego de rede garante desempenho ideal.
3. A predetermined sequence or course of action that must be followed
Follow the designated path in the emergency evacuation procedure.
Siga o caminho designado no procedimento de evacuação de emergência.
Synonyms
specified routeassigned pathmarked trailprescribed coursedefined route
Antonyms
unmarked pathopen routeunrestricted areaundefined path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho designado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
percurso designado
More formal, common in technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
trilha marcada
More colloquial, especially for hiking trails
Portugal
caminho assinalado
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the beaten path
stay on track
the straight and narrow
stick to the plan
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