detouring

[US]/dɪˈtʊərɪŋ/
[UK]/dɪˈtʊrɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the act of taking a longer route than necessary

Phrases & Collocations

detouring around

detouring off

detouring back

detouring through

detouring away

detouring towards

detouring for

detouring past

detouring later

detouring backtrack

Example Sentences

we ended up detouring through the countryside.

detouring can sometimes save time if the main road is blocked.

he suggested detouring to avoid traffic jams.

detouring around the construction site was necessary.

we spent an hour detouring due to a fallen tree.

she didn't mind detouring for a scenic view.

detouring added an unexpected adventure to our trip.

we were detouring to find a gas station.

detouring through the city made us late.

they were detouring because of a marathon.

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