1. A journey or path characterized by instability, disorder, or violent disturbances, either literal (air/sea travel) or figurative (life circumstances)
The airplane experienced a turbulent route through the storm clouds.
O avião experimentou uma rota turbulenta através das nuvens de tempestade.
2. A course of action marked by difficulties, conflicts, or unpredictable challenges
Their marriage has been a turbulent route filled with arguments and reconciliations.
Seu casamento foi uma rota turbulenta repleta de brigas e reconciliações.