Bypass: meaning, definitions and examples

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bypass

 

[ ˈbaɪˌpæs ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

surgery

A surgical procedure to divert the flow of blood or other fluid, typically to avoid a blocked or damaged vessel.

Synonyms

alternative route, detour, rerouting

Examples of usage

  • The patient underwent a bypass to improve blood flow to the heart.
  • The doctor recommended a bypass surgery to treat the blockage.
Context #2 | Verb

technology

To circumvent or avoid a restriction or obstacle, especially in a computer system or network.

Synonyms

circumvent, evade, sidestep

Examples of usage

  • The firewall was bypassed by hackers to gain unauthorized access.
  • The software allows users to bypass certain security protocols.

Translations

Translations of the word "bypass" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desvio

🇮🇳 बायपास

🇩🇪 Umgehung

🇮🇩 pengalihan

🇺🇦 обхід

🇵🇱 obejście

🇯🇵 バイパス

🇫🇷 dérivation

🇪🇸 desviación

🇹🇷 baypas

🇰🇷 우회

🇸🇦 تحويلة

🇨🇿 obchvat

🇸🇰 obchvat

🇨🇳 绕道

🇸🇮 obvoznica

🇮🇸 framhjá

🇰🇿 айналып өту

🇬🇪 შემოვლა

🇦🇿 döngə

🇲🇽 desviación

Etymology

The term 'bypass' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'by' and 'pass'. It was initially used in the context of roads and railways to refer to a road passing around a town or a railway line passing around a station without stopping. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various fields such as medicine, technology, and more.

See also: impassable, impasse, overpass, passable, passably, passage, passcode, passé, passenger, passer, passing, passingly, passion, passionately, passive, passkey, underpass, unpassability, unpassable.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,108, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.