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de·tour
 detour
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- pronunciation:
- di
tur
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a departure from the direct course, esp. a temporary route established to avoid road blockage or repair.
We were forced to take a detour because the highway was under construction.
- antonyms:
- shortcut
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| related words: |
bypass, diversion |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
detours, detouring, detoured |
| definition: |
to travel by way of a detour.
We detoured on back roads to avoid the rush-hour traffic. |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to cause to travel by way of a detour.
Traffic was detoured because of a car accident. |
| definition 2: |
to travel around (something) by means of a detour; bypass.
We detoured the business district.- similar words:
- bypass
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