Detour

usgb/ˈdiːtʊr/
noun

A longer way to get to a place, used when the usual way is blocked or to avoid something.

There was a traffic jam on the main road, so we took a detour through the countryside.
Visual representation of "detour" - A longer way to get to a place, used when the usual way is blocked or to avoid something

Often appears as...

  • take a detour
  • make a detour
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Sudden Change

Detour implies an unexpected route, not the planned one.

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The closed bridge meant a sudden detour for us.
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Temporary Route

A detour is usually a temporary change in direction.

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We'll return to the main path after this detour.
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Not Always Negative

Detours can be pleasant, like a scenic drive, not just inconvenient.

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The detour offered breathtaking views of the countryside.
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