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detouring

/ˈdiː.tʊər.ɪŋ/

/ˈdiˌtʊr.ɪŋ/

detouringnoun

Translations

объезд

The detouring added an extra hour to our journey.

Объезд добавил лишний час к нашему путешествию.

Definitions

The act of taking a longer or less direct route to avoid something or to see something along the way.

The detouring added an extra hour to our journey, but we got to see some beautiful countryside.

Synonyms

alternative route

detouringgerund / present participle

/ˈdiːtʊərɪŋ/

/ˈdiˌtʊrɪŋ/

Used attributively as a present participle (e.g., "detouring traffic").

Definitions

Redirecting or diverting from the usual route.

Roadworks and detouring traffic caused delays downtown.

Synonyms

detourverb

detouring

ing-form

detoured

Past Simple

detoured

Past Participle

detouring

ing-form

/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.