What is another word for Bypass? - 129 Bypass Synonyms

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circumvent evade avoid skirt dodge sidestep bypass obviate preclude avert prevent divert deflect deviate depart digress detour shortcut go around get around circumnavigate skirt around bypass evade elude escape shun parry hedge fence duck weave sidestep step aside make a detour take a shortcut take a bypass

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "bypass" refers to a road or path that allows traffic to avoid a particular place or obstruction.

Merriam-Webster defines "bypass" as a means of avoiding or getting around something, or a surgical procedure that involves diverting the flow of blood or other fluid around a blocked or damaged area.
The Cambridge Dictionary defines "bypass" as a road or path that allows vehicles to avoid a particular place, or a medical operation that involves creating a new path for blood to flow around a blocked area.

The new highway bypass will reduce traffic congestion in the city center.
The doctor decided to perform a bypass operation to restore blood flow to the patient's heart.
To avoid the traffic jam, we took a detour and bypassed the main road.
The company is trying to bypass traditional marketing channels and reach customers directly through social media.