1. A flight path or journey characterized by rough air currents and unstable atmospheric conditions
The pilot announced that we would experience a turbulent route due to the storm system ahead.
O piloto anunciou que teríamos uma rota turbulenta devido ao sistema de tempestade à frente.
2. Figuratively, a difficult or unstable course of action or period
The company navigated a turbulent route through the economic crisis.
A empresa navegou uma rota turbulenta pela crise econômica.