1. The initial or planned route, direction, or path that something was supposed to follow
The ship had to deviate from its original course due to the storm.
O navio teve que desviar do seu curso original por causa da tempestade.
2. The initial plan or intended direction of action in a project or endeavor
The project stayed on its original course despite budget cuts.
O projeto permaneceu em seu curso original apesar dos cortes orçamentários.
3. In navigation, the planned heading or bearing
The pilot set the airplane back to its original course.
O piloto recolocou o avião em seu curso original.