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determined path

[dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd pæθ]
noun phrasepl: determined paths
caminho determinado
1. A course of action or direction that has been deliberately chosen or established
She followed a determined path toward her career goals.
Ela seguiu um caminho determinado em direção aos seus objetivos de carreira.
2. In physics or mathematics, a trajectory or route that is precisely defined or calculated
The satellite follows a determined path around the Earth.
O satélite segue um caminho determinado ao redor da Terra.
3. A fixed or predetermined course with no room for deviation
The project was on a determined path to completion.
O projeto estava em um caminho determinado para conclusão.
Synonyms
fixed courseset directionpredetermined routeestablished trajectorydefined pathway
Antonyms
uncertain pathrandom directionundefined routewandering course

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho determinado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
caminho definido
Commonly used alternative
Portugal
percurso determinado
More formal, often used in technical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

stay the course
stick to the path
follow one's own path
chart a course
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