Bypass: meaning, definitions and examples

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bypass

[ ˈbaɪˌpæs ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.