path 
/ˈpæθ, Brit ˈpɑ:θ/ noun
plural paths /ˈpæθ, Brit ˈpɑ:θ/ noun /ˈpæðz, Brit ˈpɑ:ðz/ [count] 1 a : a track that is made by people or animals walking over the ground
▪ We followed a winding path through the woods. ▪ a steep mountain path ▪ The path led down the hill.
b : a track that is specially made for people to walk or ride on
▪ a bike path ▪ a paved path — see also bridle path 2 : the area in front of someone or something that is moving
▪ The car skidded into the path of an oncoming truck. ▪ The fire destroyed everything in its path. ▪ The cars moved aside to clear a path for the ambulance. ▪ He tried to leave but one of the guards blocked his path. — see also flight path 3 : a way of living or proceeding that leads to something
▪ the path to peace/success ▪ They are heading down a dangerous path that could lead to war. ▪ Their older children all became doctors, but their youngest son chose/followed a different (career) path. — see also primrose path at primrose
▪ We followed a winding path through the woods. ▪ a steep mountain path ▪ The path led down the hill.
b : a track that is specially made for people to walk or ride on
▪ a bike path ▪ a paved path — see also bridle path
▪ The car skidded into the path of an oncoming truck. ▪ The fire destroyed everything in its path. ▪ The cars moved aside to clear a path for the ambulance. ▪ He tried to leave but one of the guards blocked his path. — see also flight path
▪ the path to peace/success ▪ They are heading down a dangerous path that could lead to war. ▪ Their older children all became doctors, but their youngest son chose/followed a different (career) path. — see also primrose path at primrose
beat a path — see 1beat
cross paths — see 2cross
lead someone down/up the garden path — see 1lead
off the beaten path — see beaten
take/follow the path of least resistance — see resistance
