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bypass

Pronunciation: [ˈbaɪpæs]

Word

Learn how to use bypass in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce bypass

Pronunciation: [ˈbaɪpæs]

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