1. A curved or irregular path followed by an object or person that is moving without a fixed direction or course, typically due to external forces such as wind, water current, or gravitational pull
The satellite's drifting trajectory made it difficult to predict its exact landing site.
A trajetória de deriva do satélite tornou difícil prever seu local exato de pouso.
2. In physics and mathematics, a path of motion characterized by gradual deviation from a planned or expected course
The spacecraft corrected its drifting trajectory before entering the planet's atmosphere.
A espaçonave corrigiu sua trajetória de deriva antes de entrar na atmosfera do planeta.
3. Figuratively, a course of events or development that gradually deviates from the original direction or intention
The company's drifting trajectory led it away from its core mission.
A trajetória de deriva da empresa a afastou de sua missão central.