detour

UK
/ˈdiːtʊə/
US
/ˈdiˌtʊr/
detoursubstantiv
detours
Pl.
UK
/ˈdiːtʊə/
US
/ˈdiˌtʊr/
Übersetzungen
We had to take a detour because of the road construction.
Нам пришлось сделать объезд из-за дорожных работ.
Definitionen
A deviation from a direct course or the usual procedure, often used to avoid something or to explore a different path.
The road was closed due to construction, so we had to take a detour through the countryside.
A temporary route used when the main route is closed or blocked.
The detour added an extra 20 minutes to our travel time.
Synonyme
detourverb
detoured
Präteritum
detoured
Partizip Perfekt
detouring
Gerundium
UK
/ˈdiː.tʊə/
US
/ˈdiˌtʊr/
Übersetzungen
We had to detour around the construction site.
Нам пришлось объезжать строительную площадку.
Definitionen
To take a longer or less direct route in order to avoid something or to see something specific.
We had to detour around the construction site to reach the office.
To direct (traffic, a person, etc.) via an alternative route.
Police detoured drivers through side streets after the accident.
detouradjektiv
UK
/ˈdiː.tʊə/
US
/ˈdiˌtʊr/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., detour sign, detour route).
Definitionen
Relating to or intended for use with a detour.
Drivers followed the detour signs to avoid the closed bridge.