1. A distinct route or course of action that differs from another
The two companies decided to take a separate path after their merger fell through.
As duas empresas decidiram seguir caminhos separados após o fracasso da fusão.
2. A physical route or way that is distinct and independent from another route
The hiking trail splits into a separate path leading to the waterfall.
A trilha de caminhada se divide em um caminho separado que leva à cachoeira.
3. An independent direction or strategy in professional, academic, or personal development
She chose a separate path from her family's expectations.
Ela escolheu um caminho separado das expectativas de sua família.