glidepath
/ˈɡlaɪdˌpæθ/
noun
- A planned path or route that leads smoothly to a goal or destination, especially in business or project planning.
- Our team created a glidepath for launching the new product by summer.
- The CEO outlined a glidepath for reducing costs while increasing sales.
- The company set a clear glidepath to profitability over the next three years.
- The angle or path an aircraft follows when coming in to land, especially as guided by electronic signals.
- Fog made it difficult for the pilot to stay on the correct glidepath.
- The pilot aligned the plane with the glidepath for a smooth landing.
- The instrument landing system provides a precise glidepath to the runway.
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