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unpopulated path

[/ˌʌnˈpɒpjuleɪtɪd pɑːθ/]
nounpl: unpopulated paths
caminho despovoado
1. A route, trail, or way that is not inhabited or frequented by people; a secluded or abandoned passage
The hikers took an unpopulated path through the forest to avoid crowds.
Os caminhantes pegaram um caminho despovoado pela floresta para evitar multidões.
2. In computing or networking, a route or connection that is not actively used or has minimal traffic
The system automatically reroutes data through unpopulated paths to optimize bandwidth.
O sistema redireciona automaticamente os dados através de caminhos despovoados para otimizar a largura de banda.
Synonyms
deserted pathremote trailsecluded routedesolate passageisolated pathway
Antonyms
populated pathcrowded routebusy trailfrequented passage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho despovoado
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
caminho vazio
Alternative colloquial usage
Portugal
caminho deserto
Common variant in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the beaten path
the road less traveled
in the middle of nowhere
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