1. A path or route that is frequently used and therefore well-worn; figuratively, a conventional or established way of doing something
He chose to follow the well-trodden road of academia rather than pursue entrepreneurship.
Ele escolheu seguir o caminho bem trilhado da academia em vez de perseguir o empreendedorismo.
2. A literal path that shows visible signs of heavy foot traffic over time
The well-trodden road through the forest was easy to follow.
O caminho bem trilhado através da floresta era fácil de seguir.