detour

[US]/ˈdiːtʊə(r)/
[UK]/ˈdiːtʊr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a roundabout way taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere
vt. to take a roundabout way

Phrases & Collocations

take a detour

detour route

unexpected detour

road closure detour

detour sign

make a detour

Example Sentences

he had made a detour to a cafe.

he detoured around the walls.

I would detour the endless stream of motor homes.

We made a detour to avoid the heavy traffic.

When it saw the rock being tossed about pityingly, it said, “Only a weak person will make a detour.A person who is strong will only go ahead, and nothing will stop him!"

We took a detour to avoid the traffic jam.

The road closure forced us to make a detour through the countryside.

She always takes a detour to enjoy the scenic route.

The hikers had to take a detour due to the fallen tree blocking the path.

The construction work required a detour for all vehicles.

I had to make a detour to pick up my friend from the airport.

The detour added an extra hour to our journey.

The detour took us through some beautiful countryside.

The detour sign directed us to a different route.

We had to take a detour around the flooded road.

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