bypass
Pronunciation: [ˈbaɪpæs]
Word
Context: "travel/transportation"
(verb) to go around something instead of going through it. This can happen when there's a roadblock or detour and you need to take a different path.
Example
We bypassed the traffic jam by taking a side road.
Example
She couldn't bypass the long line at the store, so she had to wait.
Example
Is there a way to bypass the construction on the main road?
Context: "health/medicine"
(noun) a medical procedure that makes a new path for blood to flow to the heart. This is done when the normal path is blocked.
Example
The doctor performed a bypass to help improve blood flow to the patient's heart.
Example
Without the necessary bypass, the patient faced serious health risks.
Example
What happens during a bypass surgery?
Context: "travel/transportation"
(noun) a road that goes around a town or city to help avoid traffic. It lets you drive faster without going through all the busy streets.
Example
Taking the bypass allowed us to reach the airport much quicker.
Example
We missed the bypass and ended up stuck in city traffic for hours.
Example
Which way do we take to get to the bypass?
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