bypass

US /ˈbaɪ.pæs/
UK /ˈbaɪ.pæs/
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a road built to permit traffic to avoid an urban area

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The new bypass will significantly reduce traffic congestion in the town center.
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They decided to build a bypass around the historic district.
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ring roaddetourdiversion
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a surgical operation to create an alternative passage for the flow of blood or other bodily fluid

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He underwent a heart bypass surgery last month.
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The doctor recommended a gastric bypass for weight loss.
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shuntdiversion
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to go past or around

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We decided to bypass the city center to avoid traffic.
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You can bypass the login screen by using your fingerprint.
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circumventskirtavoidgo around