1. A widely accepted, conventional, or standard method or strategy that is followed by the majority
The mainstream approach to treating this disease involves medication and therapy.
A abordagem convencional para tratar essa doença envolve medicação e terapia.
2. A method that aligns with prevailing opinions, practices, or institutions rather than alternative or unconventional methods
His research rejected the mainstream approach in favor of experimental techniques.
Sua pesquisa rejeitou a abordagem convencional em favor de técnicas experimentais.