path

/pæθ/
noun
  1. A narrow way or track that people can walk along, often in a natural or outdoor setting.
    • A gravel path leads from the parking lot to the beach.
    • The garden path is lined with colorful flowers.
    • We followed a dirt path through the forest to reach the lake.
  2. A route or course along which someone or something moves or travels.
    • The satellite tracks the path of migrating birds.
    • The hurricane's path shifted east, sparing the coastal towns.
    • The hikers mapped out a path to the mountain summit.
  3. A plan of action or way of achieving a particular goal.
    • She chose a career path in medicine after volunteering at a hospital.
    • The company is exploring a new path for growth through technology.
    • Education is often seen as the path to a better future.
  4. In computing, the sequence of directories or folders that leads to a specific file or location.
    • The system could not find the folder because the path was incorrect.
    • You need to enter the full file path to open the document.
    • Save the image to the default path on your desktop.