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Vocabulary Entry
detour
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A deviation from the usual or planned route.
Example Sentences
"We took a detour to avoid the traffic jam."
"The construction on the bridge forced us on a long detour."
"A scenic detour led us to a beautiful viewpoint."
V
verb
To take a route that differs from the usual or planned one.
Example Sentences
"We had to detour around the flooded area."
"The pilot decided to detour due to bad weather."
"You might have to detour if the road is closed for repairs."