bypass

/ˈbaɪˌpæs/

Definitions

1. verb

to avoid or go around something, especially a road or other obstacle

“The construction workers had to bypass the damaged bridge.”

2. noun

a road or path that avoids or goes around a place or obstacle

“We took the bypass to avoid the traffic jam.”

3. noun

a medical procedure to bypass a blocked blood vessel

“The doctor recommended a bypass surgery to restore blood flow.”

Synonyms

  • circumvention
  • detour
  • diversion

Antonyms

  • dead-end
  • obstruction