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road

In most cases, 'road' refers to the physical path you drive on. It is usually a countable noun (e.g., 'one road', 'two roads'). When used metaphorically to describe a process or a way to achieve a goal, it is similar to the word 'path'. For example, 'the road to recovery' means the process of getting healthy again.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon in a high-stress corporate office during a deadline crunch.
Mr. Sterling

Jessica, we must pivot. A new road to synergy has revealed itself.

Mr. Sterling
Jessica
Jessica

Sir, we're already underwater with the launch. Please don't move the goalposts now.

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Mr. Sterling uses 'road' metaphorically to describe a new strategic direction (Definition 2). Jessica responds using two idioms: 'underwater' meaning overwhelmed by work, and 'move the goalposts' meaning to unfairly change the rules or objectives of a process mid-way.

Meanings

noun

A wide way leading from one place to another, especially one with a specially prepared surface that is made suitable for vehicles.

"The main road to the city was blocked by a fallen tree."

noun

A route or course of action taken to achieve a particular goal.

"Education is often seen as the best road to success."

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