single-way path

[/ˈsɪŋɡəl weɪ pæθ/]
nounpl: single-way paths
caminho de mão única
1. a pathway or route that allows movement or traffic in only one direction
The hiking trail is a single-way path up the mountain to prevent congestion.
A trilha de caminhada é um caminho de mão única que sobe a montanha para evitar congestionamento.
2. a street, corridor, or passage designated for unidirectional flow of pedestrians or vehicles
Please follow the single-way path through the museum to see all exhibits in order.
Por favor, siga o caminho de mão única pelo museu para ver todos os expositores em ordem.
3. in computing or networking, a route or connection that operates in only one direction
The data transmission uses a single-way path from the server to the client.
A transmissão de dados usa um caminho de mão única do servidor para o cliente.
In Brazil, single-way paths are commonly found in urban pedestrian areas, museums, and organized hiking trails. The concept emphasizes organization and safety. In the USA, one-way paths are particularly prevalent in theme parks, museums, and during special events for crowd management. The term reflects modern urban planning principles.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
one-way pathunidirectional pathone-directional routesingle direction pathway
Antonyms / Antônimos
two-way pathbidirectional pathmulti-directional pathreversible path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho de mão única
most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
caminho de sentido único
alternative formulation used in urban contexts
Rio de Janeiro
trilha de um só sentido
often used for pedestrian or hiking paths
Portugal
caminho de sentido único
more formal term preferred in European Portuguese

Related Words

one-way streetdirectional flowtraffic circulationpedestrian route

Related Idioms & Phrases

one-way street (figuratively: a situation with no alternatives)
down a one-way path (committed to a single course of action)
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