flight path
flaɪt pæθ
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Definition of flight path - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
aviationTECH.trajectory of an aircraft or rocket through the airTECH.
  • The pilot adjusted the flight path to avoid turbulence.
route trajectory
2.
navigationTECH.predefined route for aircraft or spacecraft travelTECH.
  • The flight path was altered due to weather conditions.
airway
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Expressions with flight

take flightv.
to begin to fly
The birds take flight at the first sign of danger..
flight riskn.
person likely to run away before trial or while detained
Police labeled him a flight risk and denied release.
red-eye flightn.
flight that departs late at night
I took a red-eye flight to New York and arrived early in the morning.
maiden flightn.
first flight of a new type of vehicle
The solar-powered drone's maiden flight was a success.
flight of fancyn.
sudden or impulsive idea
She had a flight of fancy and decided to paint her room purple.
in full flightadv.
running away as fast as possible
The thief was caught in full flight by the police.

Expressions with path

beaten pathn.
route that is used frequently
The beaten path through the park is well-worn.
well-worn pathn.
path showing signs of frequent use
The hikers followed the well-worn path through the forest.
middle pathn.
moderate solution between two extremes
The committee agreed on a middle path for the budget.
well-beaten pathn.
path frequently used by many people
The hikers followed the well-beaten path through the forest.
break a new pathv.
create a new physical trail or route
The hikers decided to break a new path through the forest.
clear the pathv.
remove obstacles from a path
They worked hard to clear the path after the storm.
path to successn.
steps taken to reach success
Hard work and dedication are part of the path to success.
lead someone down the garden pathv.
cause someone to believe false information or be deceived
He tried to lead her down the garden path with false promises.
path of least resistancen.
easiest way to do something, often to avoid problems
He always takes the path of least resistance.
cross one's pathv.
meet or encounter someone or something by chance
I hope I never cross his path again.

Terms related to flight path

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Terms with flight path included in their meaning

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air corridorn.
aviation route
designated flight path for aircraft in congested areas
beaconn.
aviation
radio signal marking a flight path
ballistic trajectoryn.
physics
path of an object in free flight
holding patternn.
aviation
flight path maintained by aircraft awaiting clearance to land
unguidedadj.
missile
not having a controlled flight path
spiraln.
aviation
flight maneuver with a large helical path
horizontal planen.
aviation
level flight path or reference plane
bombing runn.
military
flight path taken by an aircraft to drop bombs on a target

Examples of flight path in a sentence

  • Air traffic control monitored the flight path closely.
  • Pilots must adhere to the designated flight path.
  • The flight path crosses several international borders.

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  1. French:trajectoire de vol, plan de vol, ...
  2. German:Flugroute, ...
  3. Italian:rotta di volo, ...
  4. Spanish:trayectoria de vuelo, itinerario de vuelo, ...
  5. Portuguese:rota de voo, ...
  6. Chinese:飞行路径, ...
  7. Japanese:飛行経路, ...
  8. Arabic:مَسار الطَّيَران, خَطّ الطَّيَران, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַסְלוּל טִיסָה, ...
  10. Russian:траектория полета, маршрут полёта, ...
  11. Ukrainian:траєкторія польоту, маршрут польоту, ...
  12. Hindi:उड़ान पथ, ...
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