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right heading
[/raɪt ˈhɛdɪŋ/]
noun
pl: right headings
rumo correto
1.
The correct or appropriate direction or course of action, particularly in navigation or metaphorical contexts
The captain adjusted the ship's course to maintain the right heading.
O capitão ajustou o curso do navio para manter o rumo correto.
2.
A proper title or heading that accurately describes the content that follows
The document was difficult to find because it had the wrong heading.
O documento foi difícil de encontrar porque tinha o título errado.
3.
Being on the correct path toward achieving a goal
After the mentoring session, the student felt they were on the right heading.
Após a sessão de mentoria, o aluno sentiu que estava no rumo correto.
Synonyms
correct course
proper direction
right path
correct title
Antonyms
wrong heading
incorrect course
wrong direction
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
rumo correto
Standard usage in navigation and figurative contexts
Portugal
direção correta
Alternative term commonly used in European Portuguese
General
caminho certo
Figurative usage emphasizing the correct path
Related Idioms & Phrases
on the right heading
set the right heading
steer the right heading
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