(きどう)

きどう
noun
orbit; trajectory; track
business
1. orbit, trajectory
The curved path of a celestial body or spacecraft around another object due to gravity.
Earth revolves around the sun along its orbit.
They succeeded in putting the artificial satellite into orbit.
The moon's orbit is elliptical.
2. track, rail
The rails on which trains or trams run.
The tram tracks run down the middle of the road.
The bullet train tracks were maintained.
3. course, path
Figuratively, the expected or proper course of action or development.
The project has finally gotten on track.
My life has gone off track.
It takes time for a new business to get on track.

Usage: 軌道(きどう) has both literal (astronomy/transportation) and figurative uses.

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Idiomatic expression: 軌道(きどう)() is frequently used figuratively to mean that a project, business, or effort has reached a stable, successful state.