glidepath

American  

[glahyd-path, -pahth] / ˈglaɪdˌpæθ, -ˌpɑθ /

noun

plural

glidepaths

1. the course followed by an aircraft or spacecraft when descending for a landing.

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Etymology

Origin of glidepath

First recorded in 1935–40; glide + path

Example Sentences

“It still seems to me that the scenario which would catch the max # of people ‘flat-footed’ is a situation where most continue to anticipate ‘modest cooling’ that allows for ‘smooth Fed easing glidepath’ to buffer the economy,” he writes in a note to clients.

From MarketWatch

Chris McKissack, CEO of storage developer GlidePath, said that batteries will likely remain a good bet for a long time -- even if Texas is seeking to bolster traditional forms of energy like natural gas.

From Reuters

Soon afterward, Lee’s amendment also went down to defeat, 50-47, which put the Senate on a glidepath to a final vote in the early afternoon.

From Seattle Times

The legislation is now on a glidepath to final passage in the Senate later this week.

From Seattle Times

USA Track & Field CEO Max Siegel said he hopes the Oregon world championships will be a “catalyst” to enhancing awareness in the United States while launching a “glidepath” to the 2028 Olympics, thereby introducing a buzzword to the vernacular that sounds like a shot put technique.

From Washington Post