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off-course movement

[/ɔːf kɔːrs ˈmuːvmənt/]
nounpl: off-course movements
movimento fora da rota
1. A deviation or change in direction from the intended or planned path, trajectory, or course of action
The aircraft's off-course movement was detected by air traffic control.
O movimento fora da rota da aeronave foi detectado pelo controle de tráfego aéreo.
2. In navigation or aviation, any unintended displacement from the scheduled flight path or route
The pilot corrected the off-course movement immediately.
O piloto corrigiu o movimento fora da rota imediatamente.
3. In sports or physical contexts, a movement that deviates from the proper or expected line of play
The ball's off-course movement surprised the goalkeeper.
O movimento fora da trajetória da bola surpreendeu o goleiro.
Synonyms
deviationdriftdeflectionwaywardnesscourse deviation
Antonyms
on-course movementstraight pathdirect trajectoryaligned movement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
movimento fora da rota
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
desvio de trajetória
Common alternative in technical contexts
Portugal
movimento fora do rumo
Nautical/aviation terminology preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

go off course
off the beaten path
stray from the path
deviate from the course
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