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determined course

[/dɪˈtɜːmɪnd kɔːrs/]
noun phrasepl: determined courses
curso determinado
1. A planned route or direction that has been firmly decided upon and is being followed with resolve
The captain set a determined course toward the harbor despite the storm.
O capitão estabeleceu um curso determinado em direção ao porto apesar da tempestade.
2. A fixed plan of action or strategy that someone is committed to pursuing
She maintained a determined course in her career despite numerous obstacles.
Ela manteve um curso determinado em sua carreira apesar de numerosos obstáculos.
Synonyms
set coursefixed pathplanned routeresolute directionunwavering trajectory
Antonyms
aimless wanderinguncertain pathvacillating courseindecisive direction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curso determinado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
rumo determinado
Alternative common usage
Portugal
curso determinado
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

stay the course
chart a course
set one's sights
unwavering commitment
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