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/
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
Drivers bypass the city center using the new outer ring road.
High-class cars take the bypass as jets fly-past!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
by- (side, near) + pass (passage, way) = bypass
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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