Bypass
Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪˌpæs/
Bypass (noun)
- A road built to go around a town or city to avoid traffic.
- A surgery that creates a new pathway for blood to flow around a blocked artery.
Examples
- The new bypass reduced traffic in the city center.
- Drivers prefer the bypass to avoid congestion.
Common collocations: build a bypass, use the bypass, undergo a bypass, perform a bypass, bypass traffic
Bypass (verb)
- To go around or avoid something to reach a destination.
- To ignore or avoid following rules or procedures.
Examples
- She decided to bypass the busy streets.
- They bypassed the long queue by arriving early.