fixed directions
[ˈfɪkst dɪˈrɛkʃənz]
noun
direções fixas
1. Predetermined or unchanging instructions or routes that specify how to go from one place to another
The delivery driver followed the fixed directions provided by the GPS system.
O motorista de entrega seguiu as direções fixas fornecidas pelo sistema de GPS.
2. Established cardinal points or compass directions that remain constant and do not change
North, south, east, and west are fixed directions on any map.
Norte, sul, leste e oeste são direções fixas em qualquer mapa.
3. Standardized navigational bearings or orientation points used in navigation and wayfinding
The hiking trail markers were aligned with fixed directions to prevent hikers from getting lost.
Os marcadores da trilha de caminhada foram alinhados com direções fixas para evitar que os caminhantes se perdessem.
In Brazil, 'direções fixas' is commonly used in navigation contexts, especially with the increasing reliance on GPS technology and delivery services. The term is practical and technical, frequently appearing in logistics, transportation, and tourism sectors. In Portugal, usage is similar but may appear more frequently in formal cartographic or navigational documents.
Related Idioms & Phrases
follow the fixed directions
stick to fixed directions
lost without fixed directions
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