Bypass

usgb/ˈbaɪpæs/
noun

A road made to go around a crowded area or blockage.

Due to traffic congestion, many drivers prefer the bypass.
Visual representation of "bypass" - a road made to go around a crowded area or blockage

Often appears as...

  • build a bypass
  • use a bypass
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Physical Detour

Use 'bypass' to describe an alternative path taken to avoid traffic or an obstruction.

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Let's take the bypass to dodge the city's morning jam.
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Not Always Faster

'Bypass' doesn't guarantee a quicker journey; it simply avoids the crowded main routes.

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The bypass was so congested this time, it barely saved us any time.
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