Detouring: meaning, definitions and examples
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detouring
[ ˈdiː.tʊər.ɪŋ ]
driving
To take a longer route in order to avoid traffic or obstacles.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We had to detour around the accident on the highway.
- The road was closed so we had to detour through the side streets.
Translations
Translations of the word "detouring" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desvio
🇮🇳 मार्ग बदलना
🇩🇪 Umleitung
🇮🇩 pengalihan
🇺🇦 об'їзд
🇵🇱 objazd
🇯🇵 迂回 (うかい)
🇫🇷 détournement
🇪🇸 desvío
🇹🇷 sapma
🇰🇷 우회
🇸🇦 تحويلة
🇨🇿 objížďka
🇸🇰 obchádzka
🇨🇳 绕行 (rào xíng)
🇸🇮 obvoz
🇮🇸 framhjá
🇰🇿 айналып өту
🇬🇪 შემოვლა
🇦🇿 dolama
🇲🇽 desvío
Word origin
The word 'detouring' originates from the French word 'détour', which means 'a roundabout way'. The concept of taking a detour has been around for centuries, as people have always sought alternative routes to avoid obstacles or reach their destination more efficiently. The practice of detouring has become common in modern times, especially in the context of transportation and navigation.