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open pathway

[ˈoʊpən ˈpæθweɪ]
nounpl: open pathways
caminho aberto
1. A route or course that is unobstructed and available for passage or progress
The company created an open pathway for employees to advance their careers.
A empresa criou um caminho aberto para os funcionários avançarem suas carreiras.
2. A literal physical passage that is not blocked or closed off
An open pathway through the forest made hiking easier.
Um caminho aberto através da floresta tornou o trekkingmais fácil.
3. In biology/medicine, a route through which substances can flow or be transported without obstruction
The doctor ensured an open pathway for blood circulation.
O médico garantiu um caminho aberto para a circulação sanguínea.
Synonyms
clear pathopen routeunobstructed passageaccessible route
Antonyms
blocked pathwayclosed pathobstructed routedead end

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho aberto
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
via aberta
Alternative professional/technical usage
Portugal
percurso aberto
Preferred in European Portuguese, especially in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

pave the way
break new ground
clear the way
abrir caminho
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