opposing directions
[/əˈpoʊzɪŋ dɪˈrɛkʃənz/]
noun phrase
direções opostas
1. movements or orientations that are contrary to each other, pointing or moving toward opposite ends or sides
The two cars were traveling in opposing directions on the highway.
Os dois carros viajavam em direções opostas na rodovia.
2. conflicting or contradictory paths, goals, or objectives
Their careers took them in opposing directions after graduation.
Suas carreiras os levaram em direções opostas após a formatura.
3. physical orientations that face or point away from each other
The arrows on the sign pointed in opposing directions.
As setas na placa apontavam em direções opostas.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in transportation contexts, physics instruction, and metaphorical discussions about diverging life paths or relationships. In Brazil, it's frequently employed in traffic safety education and relationship discourse when discussing compatibility issues.
Related Idioms & Phrases
going in opposite directions
head in opposite directions
pull in opposite directions
drift in opposite directions
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