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off-course trajectory

[/ɔf kɔrs trəˈdʒɛktəri/]
nounpl: off-course trajectories
trajetória fora do curso
1. A path or course of movement that deviates from the intended or planned direction, typically used in aviation, navigation, or ballistics
The aircraft's off-course trajectory was corrected by the autopilot system.
A trajetória fora do curso da aeronave foi corrigida pelo sistema de piloto automático.
2. Any deviation from a predetermined route or planned pathway in navigation or projectile motion
The missile's off-course trajectory indicated a guidance system malfunction.
A trajetória fora do curso do míssil indicou uma falha no sistema de orientação.
Synonyms
deviationoff-track patherrant trajectorydivergent coursemisaligned path
Antonyms
on-course trajectorycorrect trajectoryintended pathplanned route

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trajetória fora do curso
Standard usage in technical and aviation contexts
São Paulo
trajetória desviada
Alternative technical term
Portugal
trajectória desviada do curso
Note: Portuguese uses 'trajectória' with 'c', formal technical usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the beaten path
go off course
stray from the path
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