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.
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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