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different trajectory

[ˈdɪfərənt trəˈdʒɛktəri]
noun phrasepl: different trajectories
trajetória diferente
1. A distinct or alternative path, course, or direction of movement or development
After the accident, his life took a different trajectory.
Após o acidente, sua vida seguiu uma trajetória diferente.
2. An alternative course of professional or personal advancement
She chose a different trajectory than her peers in the company.
Ela escolheu uma trajetória diferente da de seus colegas na empresa.
3. A distinct path of historical, social, or economic development
The two countries followed different trajectories after independence.
Os dois países seguiram trajetórias diferentes após a independência.
Synonyms
different pathalternative coursedistinct directionnew routedifferent direction
Antonyms
same trajectorysimilar pathidentical course

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trajetória diferente
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
rumo diferente / caminho diferente
Alternative expressions also commonly used
Portugal
trajetória diferente
Standard usage, same as Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a different path
go in a different direction
follow a new trajectory
charting a new course
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