Bypassing: meaning, definitions and examples
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bypassing
[ หbaษชหpรฆsษชล ]
circumventing rules
Bypassing refers to the act of avoiding an obstacle or circumventing a rule, procedure, or system. It often implies finding an alternative route or method to achieve a goal without adhering to conventional restrictions. This term is commonly used in various contexts, including technology, law, and everyday situations. Bypassing can be legal or illegal depending on the circumstances and the intent behind it.
Synonyms
avoiding, circumventing, eluding, skirting
Examples of usage
- He found a way of bypassing the security system.
- The software allows users to bypass restrictions.
- She bypassed traditional steps to get the job done quickly.
Translations
Translations of the word "bypassing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น contornando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเคฏเคชเคพเคธเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Umgehung
๐ฎ๐ฉ menghindari
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑั ัะด
๐ต๐ฑ omijanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใคใใน
๐ซ๐ท contournement
๐ช๐ธ eludir
๐น๐ท bypass
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฌุงูุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ obejitรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ obรญdenie
๐จ๐ณ ็ป่ฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ obhod
๐ฎ๐ธ umferรฐareinangrun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะนะฝะฐะปัะฟ ำฉัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bypass
๐ฒ๐ฝ bypass
Etymology
The term 'bypass' originates from the combination of 'by' and 'pass,' which can be traced back to the early 19th century. The 'by' element suggests an alternative route, while 'pass' signifies the act of moving past something. Initially, it referred to physical routes, such as roads or pathways that circumvented obstacles or congested areas. Over time, its usage expanded to cover broader contexts, including technical and legal applications. In the 20th century, with the rise of technology and complex structures, 'bypassing' became associated with methods of evading established systems or codes, especially in computing and cybersecurity. Today, it carries both practical and ethical implications, depending on the context in which it is used.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,750, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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