1. A path or route that meanders, twists, or changes direction frequently without a clear direct path
The river followed a wandering course through the valley.
O rio seguia um percurso errante pelo vale.
2. A figurative journey or progression that is indirect or lacks clear purpose
His career took a wandering course before he found his true calling.
Sua carreira seguiu um caminho sinuoso antes de ele encontrar sua verdadeira vocação.