bypass
/ˈbaɪˌpæs/
verb
- To go around or avoid something, such as an obstacle, rule, or process.
- The hikers bypassed the muddy trail by taking a higher path.
- She bypassed the usual application process and went straight to the manager.
- They bypassed the security checkpoint by using a staff entrance.
- To provide an alternative route for a flow (of fluid, electricity, etc.).
- The system bypasses the filter when pressure gets too high.
- They bypassed the main water line to keep the house supplied.
- The engineer bypassed the damaged valve with a temporary pipe.
Synonyms
noun
- A road or route that goes around a town or city to avoid traffic.
- We took the bypass to avoid the crowded city center.
- The new bypass reduced travel time significantly.
- Construction on the bypass will finish next spring.
- A medical procedure that creates an alternate pathway for blood flow, especially around a blocked artery.
- The surgeon performed a bypass to restore circulation to the leg.
- Recovery from a bypass operation can take several months.
- He underwent a heart bypass after the blockage was discovered.
- A device or system that provides an alternative path for a flow (e.g., of gas, liquid, or electricity).
- An electrical bypass prevents damage if the main circuit fails.
- The plumber installed a bypass to divert water around the broken pipe.
- The fuel system has a bypass for emergency situations.