on course

avviato verso, sulla strada per

In una situazione che probabilmente porterà a un certo risultato o evento se le cose continueranno così.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: 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.)

Sinonimi: heading for, set to

Espressioni comuni: on course for victory, on course to win, on course for defeat

secondo i piani, sulla buona strada

Procedendo bene nel modo che era stato previsto.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: keep something on course (Regular meetings helped keep the project on course.)

Sinonimi: on track, going to plan

Contrari: off course

Espressioni comuni: remain on course, keep something on course, on course for completion

in rotta, sulla rotta prevista

Viaggiando lungo il percorso che era stato previsto.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: on course for a place (The ship remained on course for the island.)

Sinonimi: on track

Contrari: off course

Espressioni comuni: stay on course, keep on course, back on course