bypass — a road that goes around a town or other busy area rather than through it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a road that goes around a town or other busy area rather than through it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbaɪˌpæs/
Korean meaning: 우회로, 바이패스
Korean pronunciation: **바이**패스
Example Sentences
- The GPS suggested a bypass route because the main highway was blocked by a parade of dancing penguins.
- He tried to bypass the long queue by pretending to be a VIP, but the security guard wasn't fooled.
- The company implemented a new system to prevent employees from bypassing safety procedures.
bypass
NOUN//ˈbaɪˌpæs//
a road that goes around a town or other busy area rather than through it
A driver uses the bypass to avoid the congested main highway
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High-class cars take the bypass as jets fly-past!
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Origin
From the prefix 'by-' (meaning side or near) combined with 'pass' (from Latin passus, meaning step or passage). The term emerged in the 16th century to describe a path that goes beside or around something rather than through it.
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“The GPS suggested a bypass route because the main highway was blocked by a parade of dancing penguins.”
“He tried to bypass the long queue by pretending to be a VIP, but the security guard wasn't fooled.”
“The company implemented a new system to prevent employees from bypassing safety procedures.”
“Students often try to bypass the school's internet filter to access social media during class.”
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