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Detouring: meaning, definitions and examples

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detouring

 

[ ˈdiː.tʊər.ɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

driving

To take a longer route in order to avoid traffic or obstacles.

Synonyms

bypass, deviate, dodge

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.
Context #2 | Noun

travel

A deviation from the usual or direct route.

Synonyms

alternate route, diversion, shortcut

Examples of usage

  • The detour added an extra hour to our journey.
  • We followed the detour signs to avoid road construction.

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,178, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.