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free path
[/friː pæθ/]
noun
pl: free paths
caminho livre
1.
An unobstructed route or passage that allows movement without hindrance
The runner had a free path to the end zone.
O corredor tinha um caminho livre para a zona de touchdown.
2.
In physics, the average distance a particle travels between collisions with other particles
The mean free path of gas molecules increases with temperature.
O caminho livre médio das moléculas de gás aumenta com a temperatura.
3.
An opportunity to proceed without obstacles or interference
After the negotiation, they had a free path to implement their plan.
Após a negociação, eles tinham um caminho livre para implementar seu plano.
Synonyms
clear path
unobstructed route
open way
Antonyms
blocked path
obstacle
obstruction
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
caminho livre
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
caminho livre
Common in business and technical contexts
Portugal
via livre
Alternative usage, particularly in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
have a free path
clear the path
pave the way
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