glide path

ɡlaɪd pæθ

Definition

Definition of glide path - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

metaphor

smooth course leading to a desired outcome

The project is on a glide path to success.

aviation

TECH.

path an aircraft follows during landing

TECH.

The pilot maintained a steady glide path.

approach path

business

TECH.

systematic withdrawal pattern from a retirement portfolio

TECH.

He set a glide path for his retirement funds.

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with glide

glide by

pass without much notice or disturbance

The summer months seemed to glide by.

glide along

move smoothly and quietly in one direction along a surface or path

The swans glide along the lake at sunset.

hang glide

fly using a hang glider

She loves to hang glide over the mountains.

ferry glide

move a boat sideways across a current

The kayaker learned to ferry glide across the river.

glide ratio

the maximum horizontal to vertical speed ratio for a glider

The glider's glide ratio determines its efficiency in the air.

glide slope

path or angle followed by aircraft when landing

The pilot adjusted to stay on the glide slope.

Expressions with path

beaten path

route that is used frequently

The beaten path through the park is well-worn.

well-worn path

path showing signs of frequent use

The hikers followed the well-worn path through the forest.

middle path

moderate solution between two extremes

The committee agreed on a middle path for the budget.

well-beaten path

path frequently used by many people

The hikers followed the well-beaten path through the forest.

break a new path

create a new physical trail or route

The hikers decided to break a new path through the forest.

clear the path

remove obstacles from a path

They worked hard to clear the path after the storm.

path to success

steps taken to reach success

Hard work and dedication are part of the path to success.

lead someone down the garden path

cause someone to believe false information or be deceived

He tried to lead her down the garden path with false promises.

path of least resistance

easiest way to do something, often to avoid problems

He always takes the path of least resistance.

cross one's path

meet or encounter someone or something by chance

I hope I never cross his path again.

Examples of glide path in a sentence

His career is on a glide path to success.
The aircraft descended smoothly along the glide path.
Adjustments were made to ensure the glide path was clear.
The advisor recommended a glide path for the investment.
A proper glide path can ensure financial stability in retirement.

View all translations of glide path

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:trajectoire, trajectoire de descente, ...
German:Erfolgskurs, Gleitpfad, ...
Italian:percorso regolare, percorso di discesa, ...
Spanish:trayectoria hacia el éxito, trayectoria de planeo, ...
Portuguese:caminho suave, trajetória de descida, ...
Chinese:顺利路径, 下滑航道, ...
Japanese:順調な道, 降下経路, ...
Arabic:مَسار سَلِس, مَسَارُ الانْزِلَاق, ...
Hebrew:מַסְלוּל חָלָק, נְתִיב גְּלִישָׁה, ...
Russian:гладкий путь, глиссада, ...
Ukrainian:шлях до успіху, глісада, ...
Hindi:राह, ग्लाइड पाथ, ...
Bengali:মসৃণ পথ, গ্লাইড পথ, ...
Catalan:camí suau, camí de descens, ...
Czech:trajektorie, sestupová dráha, ...
Danish:glidebane, indflyvningsbane, ...
Dutch:glijpad, landingspad, ...
Greek:ομαλή πορεία, τροχιά καθόδου, ...
Hungarian:siklópálya, siklóút, ...
Khmer:ផ្លូវដំណើរដ៏រលូនឆ្ពោះទៅរកលទ្ធផលដែលចង់បាន, គន្លងចុះចត, ...
Korean:순조로운 과정, 활공 경로, ...
Persian:مسیر موفقیت, مسیر فرود, ...
Polish:dobra droga, ścieżka schodzenia, ...
Portuguese (BR):caminho suave, trajetória de descida, ...
Romanian:traseu lin, cale de aterizare, ...
Swedish:glidbana, uttagsplan, ...
Thai:เส้นทางราบรื่น, เส้นทางร่อนลง, ...
Turkish:sorunsuz yol, süzülme yolu, ...
Vietnamese:lộ trình suôn sẻ, đường bay hạ cánh, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of glide path - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Expressions with glide

Expressions with path

Terms related to glide path

Examples of glide path in a sentence

View all translations of glide path

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery