on course

Likely to reach a particular result or experience something if the present situation continues.

• They are on course to win.
• Sales put us on course for a record year.
• Without changes, the business is on course to fail.

How to use it: on course to do something (The team is on course to win the title.); on course for something (The company is on course for a large loss.)

Similar words: heading for, set to

Common phrases: on course for victory, on course to win, on course for defeat

Developing successfully in the way that was planned.

• The project is on course.
• Her recovery stayed on course despite a small delay.
• We need extra staff to keep the work on course.

How to use it: keep something on course (Regular meetings helped keep the project on course.)

Similar words: on track, going to plan

Opposites: off course

Common phrases: remain on course, keep something on course, on course for completion

Traveling along the route that was planned.

• The boat is on course.
• The pilot brought the plane back on course.
• Check the compass to make sure we're still on course.

How to use it: on course for a place (The ship remained on course for the island.)

Similar words: on track

Opposites: off course

Common phrases: stay on course, keep on course, back on course