Meaning of the word bypasses in English
What does bypasses mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bypasses
US /ˈbaɪˌpæsɪz/
UK /ˈbaɪˌpɑːsɪz/
Noun
roads built to carry traffic around a town or village
Example:
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The new highway includes several bypasses to ease congestion.
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Many small towns have bypasses to direct through traffic away from their centers.
Verb
to go around or avoid (a place or thing)
Example:
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The new road bypasses the congested city center.
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We decided to bypass the usual procedures to speed up the process.