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Meaning of
detour
in English
detour
us
//dɪˈtuːr//
uk
//dɪˈtɔːr//
#common
Plural
detours
Past Tense
detoured
Participle Verb
detouring
Third Person Singular
detours
Definitions
Noun
a
diversion
from
the
original
path
a
temporary
alternative
route
;
for
repairs
or
events
Verb
to
take
an
alternative
route
;
deviating
from
the
original
We
had
to
detour
around
the
roadblock
on
our
way
home
.
to
direct
someone
on
a
detour
;
changing
their
course
The
officer
will
detour
the
parade
to
avoid
the
construction
site
.
