What does it mean to be in the path of totality

To be in the path of totality means to be in the area on Earth where a total solar eclipse is visible. In this region, the Moon completely covers the Sun, leading to a total blackout of the Sun's light. The path of totality is a relatively narrow strip, several miles wide, that goes across the Earth's surface during a solar eclipse. People within this path experience the complete darkness and can witness the awe-inspiring phenomenon of a total solar eclipse.