1. the descent path of an aircraft as it approaches a runway for landing
Usage: aviation; also written as 'glide path' (two words)
2. a planned trajectory or course of action toward a goal, especially one that is gradual or controlled
Usage: figurative; business and policy contexts

Examples

• The pilot adjusted the aircraft to maintain the correct glidepath toward the runway.
• Air traffic control guided the plane onto its final glidepath for landing.
• The company is on a glidepath to profitability by the end of the year.
• The government outlined a glidepath for gradually reducing carbon emissions.
• The spacecraft's glidepath was calculated to ensure a safe descent.
• We need to stay on glidepath if we want to meet our quarterly targets.