Detour
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdiː.tɔː(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Detour is a noun meaning A diversion or deviation from one's original route.
Meaning
A diversion or deviation from one's original route.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To make a detour.
- (transitive) To direct or send on a detour.
- An temporary alternative route available to motorists away from the usual route due to a closure for repairs, dealing with an accident, or some event rendering the usual route unusable.
Example Sentences
On the third day I made a detour westward to avoid the country of the Band-lu, as I did not care to be detained by a meeting with To-jo.
Petrelis detoured away from southern activities to visit Chicago and help draw attention to lesbian, gay and AIDS issues during the Illinois primary March 16.
Of course the Johnston swings around to engage the entire flotilla, and, despite taking several more hits, Johnston successfully forces away the first two ships, which leads to the entire squadron taking a detour to avoid the single pugnacious ship.
Word Forms
- detours
- detouring
- detoured
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include by-pass, sidestep, turning, diversion, deflect, deflection.
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