path
A small road or track for people or animals to move along.
A way or track laid down for walking, cycling, or moving from one place to another.
A way of doing something or reaching a goal.
A particular course of action or way of achieving a goal.
The way that something like light, energy, or information goes from one place to another.
The course along which something such as light, electricity, or data travels.
- Base: path
- Plural: path, paths
cross paths
1meet someone unexpectedly
To meet someone by chance when you are going somewhere.
- I was surprised to cross paths with my old teacher at the airport.
- They first crossed paths at a conference five years ago.
follow a path
1go along a route or plan
To go along a road, track, or plan.
- We followed a narrow path through the hills.
- She decided to follow a different career path.
lead down the wrong path
1cause someone to make bad choices
To make someone start doing bad or harmful things in life.
- His friends led him down the wrong path and he got into trouble.
- Bad advice can lead you down the wrong path.
path of least resistance
1easiest way to do something
The way that is easiest and needs the least work.
- He took the path of least resistance and agreed with everyone.
- Sometimes choosing the path of least resistance isn't the best option.