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detoured

/ˈdiː.tʊəd/

/ˈdiˌtʊrd/

detouredadjective

more detoured

Comp.

most detoured

Super.

/ˈdiː.tʊəd/

/ˈdiˌtʊrd/

Translations

объездной

The detoured route added an extra hour to our journey.

Объездной маршрут добавил лишний час к нашему путешествию.

Definitions

Having been redirected or taken on an alternative route.

The detoured traffic caused delays for the morning commuters.

Describing something that has been diverted from its original course or path.

The detoured river now flows through the newly constructed channel.

Synonyms

went around

detourverb

detoured

Past Simple

detoured

Past Simple

detoured

Past Participle

detouring

Gerund

/ˈdiː.tʊə/

/ˈdiˌtʊr/

Translations

объезжать

We had to detour around the construction site.

Нам пришлось объезжать строительную площадку.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

detournoun

Definitions

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.

detouradjective

Definitions

Relating to or intended for use with a detour.

Drivers followed the detour signs to avoid the closed bridge.