detour
detour
alternative route
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detour with Russian translation
detour usage examples
Навигатор предложил объезд, чтобы объехать пробку.
The GPS suggested a detour to avoid the traffic jam.
После оползня рабочие поставили указатели для объезда.
Workers set up signs to mark the detour after the landslide.
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detour belongs to the topic "On the Road". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
detour synonyms
Related words worth learning together
often a permanent road built to route traffic around a town or congested area; can also mean avoiding something figuratively
The new bypass has reduced traffic in the town centre.
a minor road branching off a main road; may be used to avoid congestion but not an official detour
Turn down the side road to avoid the traffic on the main street.
a road encircling a town or city used to bypass the centre; often permanent infrastructure
Take the ring road to avoid the city centre during rush hour.
focuses on the action of changing a route (often used in announcements/traffic reports) rather than a specific alternative road
Rerouting was necessary after the landslide blocked the highway.
a general phrase meaning any change to a planned route; not specific to temporary detours
Due to roadworks there was a route change for the bus service.
What's the difference
How is detour different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce detour and what this word means
detour means detour. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce detour
/ˈdiːtʊə/
detour translation
detour
detour examples
The GPS suggested a detour to avoid the traffic jam.
detour transcription
/ˈdiːtʊə/, /ˈdiːtɚ/
Questions about this word
detour meaning: what does it mean?
alternative route
detour pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
detour is pronounced as /ˈdiːtʊə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
detour definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The GPS suggested a detour to avoid the traffic jam. Translation: Навигатор предложил объезд, чтобы объехать пробку.
Is detour part of On the Road vocabulary?
Yes, detour can be learned in the On the Road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is detour part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, detour can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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