1.
orbit, trajectory
The curved path of a celestial body or spacecraft around another object due to gravity.
2.
track, rail
The rails on which trains or trams run.
USAGE: 軌道 has both literal (astronomy/transportation) and figurative uses.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 軌道に乗る (to get into orbit; to get on track)
- 軌道に乗せる (to put into orbit; to set on the right track)
- 軌道を外れる (to go off orbit/track)
- 軌道修正 (course correction)
SCIENTIFIC TERMS:
- 円軌道 - circular orbit
- 楕円軌道 - elliptical orbit
- 静止軌道 - geostationary orbit
IDIOMATIC EXPRESSION: 軌道に乗る is frequently used figuratively to mean that a project, business, or effort has reached a stable, successful state.
Related Words
Homophone:
起動 (startup)