pathway to recovery
- noun
:
camino hacia la recuperación
- Community support plays a vital role in creating a positive pathway to recovery for those facing addiction.
Examples
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After several months of therapy, she finally found a clear pathway to recovery from her depression.
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There's no universal pathway to recovery.
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The doctor explained that regular exercise is part of a successful pathway to recovery after surgery.
Synonyms
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2.1
The body's natural process of getting better after injury or illness
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Getting better after illness or injury
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5.6
A period of rest when you slowly get healthier after illness or injury
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A time of rest when someone slowly gets stronger after an illness or injury
Antonyms
How Intensive
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- US
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- Specialized
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- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
pathway + to + recovery
The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'pathway' (a route or course) + 'to' (indicating direction/toward) + 'recovery' (restoring health). This literal route/metaphor is common cross-linguistically and follows normal English composition patterns, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words would readily understand the phrase.
Etymology
Pathway to recovery paints a clear picture: imagine walking along a path with steps like rest, therapy and family support that lead someone out of illness. So pathway is the route and recovery means 'to get better', which is why the phrase means the process someone follows to become well.