1. A path or trail that has been worn down by repeated use over time
The worn path through the forest showed signs of heavy foot traffic.
O sendeiro desgastado pela floresta mostrava sinais de intenso tráfego de pedestres.
2. Figuratively, a conventional or habitual route of action or thought
He decided to break away from the worn path of tradition.
Ele decidiu sair do sendeiro desgastado da tradição.