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traditional direction

[trəˈdɪʃənəl dɪˈrɛkʃən]
nounpl: traditional directions
direção tradicional
1. A conventional or customary way of moving, proceeding, or guiding something based on established practices or customs
The traditional direction of reading in English is from left to right.
A direção tradicional de leitura em inglês é da esquerda para a direita.
2. Guidance or management following time-honored or conventional methods
The orchestra followed the conductor's traditional direction of the symphony.
A orquestra seguiu a direção tradicional do maestro da sinfonia.
3. The customary path or course established by historical practice
The procession moved in the traditional direction through the old city streets.
A procissão moveu-se na direção tradicional pelas ruas antigas da cidade.
Synonyms
conventional directioncustomary directionestablished directionhistorical direction
Antonyms
non-traditional directionmodern directionunconventional directionreversed direction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
direção tradicional
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
direção tradicional
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow suit
go the traditional route
stick to the old ways
in the usual manner
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