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detour

/ˈdiːtʊə/

/ˈdiˌtʊr/

Translations

detournoun

detours

/ˈdiːtʊə/

/ˈdiˌtʊr/

объезд

We had to take a detour because of the road construction.

Нам пришлось сделать объезд из-за дорожных работ.

Synonyms

alternative route

detourverb

detoured

Past Simple

detoured

Past Participle

detouring

Gerund

/ˈdiː.tʊə/

/ˈdiˌtʊr/

объезжать

We had to detour around the construction site.

Нам пришлось объезжать строительную площадку.

Synonyms

detouradjective

/ˈdiː.tʊə/

/ˈdiˌtʊr/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., detour sign, detour route).

Definitions

detournoun

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.

detourverb

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.

detouradjective

Relating to or intended for use with a detour.

Drivers followed the detour signs to avoid the closed bridge.