glide path

• Terme issu de l'aviation désignant la trajectoire idéale de descente d'un avion lors de l'atterrissage ; en affaires et en gestion de projet, il est utilisé métaphoriquement pour décrire un chemin planifié et progressif vers un objectif ou l'achèvement d'un projet.

A term originally from aviation referring to the ideal descent path an aircraft follows for landing; in business and project management, it is used metaphorically to describe a planned, smooth trajectory toward achieving a goal or completing a project.

1. Aircraft landing approachC1formal

   The planned flight path an aircraft follows during its final approach to a runway, typically guided by instruments.

   Sentier de descente

   • The pilot aligned the plane with the glide path for landing.
   • The instrument landing system provides a precise glide path.
   • The aircraft deviated from the glide path due to strong winds.

2. Planned progressionB2informal

   A carefully planned route or strategy for achieving a goal, often used in business or career contexts.

   Feuille de route

   • The company has a clear glide path to profitability.
   • Her career followed a smooth glide path to the executive level.
   • The project is on a glide path to completion by the deadline.