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established pathway

[ɪˈstæblɪʃt ˈpæθweɪ]
nounpl: established pathways
caminho estabelecido
1. A well-known, proven, and commonly accepted route, procedure, or course of action that has been in use for a long time
Following the established pathway for project approval ensures compliance with company regulations.
Seguir o caminho estabelecido para aprovação de projetos garante conformidade com os regulamentos da empresa.
2. In scientific or technical contexts, a recognized sequence of steps or processes that have proven effective
The established pathway for drug development involves multiple stages of testing and validation.
O caminho estabelecido para o desenvolvimento de medicamentos envolve múltiplos estágios de testes e validação.
3. A conventional or traditional method that is widely recognized and practiced
Taking the established pathway in his career, he completed his degree before entering the workforce.
Seguindo o caminho estabelecido em sua carreira, ele concluiu seu diploma antes de entrar no mercado de trabalho.
Synonyms
established routeconventional methodproven procedurewell-trodden pathstandard procedure
Antonyms
new pathwayunconventional routeinnovative approachunexplored path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho estabelecido
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
caminho estabelecido / trilha consolidada
Business and technical contexts often use 'trilha consolidada'
Rio de Janeiro
caminho estabelecido
Standard usage, no significant regional variation
Portugal
caminho estabelecido / percurso consolidado
'Percurso consolidado' is also widely used in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

walk the beaten path
follow in someone's footsteps
stick to the straight and narrow
go by the book
take the road less traveled (antonym)
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